DefenseAttorney/PublicDefenderA lawyer whorepresents adefendant incourt, eitherprivately hired orcourt-appointed.DismissedA case droppedby the court dueto insufficientevidence orother legalreasons.RespectTreating otherswith courtesyandprofessionalism.FictionA statementthat ismade up orfalse.EighthAmendmentProhibitsexcessive bail,excessive fines,and cruel andunusualpunishment.Prosecutor/DistrictAttorneyA lawyer whorepresents thegovernment incriminal cases andseeks to prove thedefendant’s guilt.PhysicalEvidenceTangible items,such as DNA,fingerprints, orweapons, usedin a trial.TruthfulProvidinghonest andaccurateinformationwhile testifying.WitnessStatementA written orspoken accountfrom a witnessabout what theysaw orexperienced.HospitalCommitmentPlacement ina mentalhealth facilityinstead of jailfor treatment.Right toanAttorneyA legal right thatensuresdefendants haveaccess to legalrepresentation,even if they cannotafford a lawyer.Incompetentto Proceed(ITP)A legal statusmeaning adefendant is unableto participate intheir trial due tomental illness orcognitive limitations.WitnessA person whoprovidestestimony incourt aboutwhat they saw,heard, or know.SentenceThepunishmentgiven to adefendantfound guilty of acrime.FifthAmendmentProtects againstself-incriminationand doublejeopardy andguarantees dueprocess.RealityOrientationAwareness oftime, place,andcircumstances.SuspendedSentenceA sentence thatis imposed butnot servedunless anothercrime iscommitted.ProSeRepresentingoneself incourt withouta lawyer.CircumstantialEvidenceEvidence thatsuggests a fact butdoes not directlyprove it (e.g.,fingerprints foundat a crime scene).GuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jurythat thedefendantcommitted thecrime.RestorationThe process ofregainingcompetency tostand trial, oftenthrough educationor treatment.RationalThinkingThe ability tothinklogically andmake sounddecisions.Search&SeizureThe process bywhich lawenforcementinvestigates aperson’s propertyand takes evidencerelevant to a case.FactA statementthat can beproven true.DueProcessof LawA constitutionalguarantee that legalproceedings will befair and thatindividuals will begiven notice and anopportunity to beheard.LawyerA professionalwho practiceslaw andrepresentsclients in legalmatters.ChargeThe formalaccusationagainst adefendantstating thealleged crime.JuryA group ofcitizensselected todetermine theverdict in a trial.JuryTrialA trial in which ajury of one’s peersdetermines guilt orinnocence basedon the evidencepresented.TestimonyA formalstatementgiven by awitness incourt.AttireProperclothing forcourtappearances.FelonyA seriouscrime, typicallypunishable bymore than oneyear in prison.CourtClerkAn officialresponsible forcourt records,scheduling, andadministrativetasks.ProbationA sentenceallowing thedefendant toremain free undercourt-orderedconditions.Self-IncriminationThe act ofimplicatingoneself in acrime, which theFifth Amendmentprotects against.AppealA legal process bywhich a highercourt reviews alower court'sdecision todetermine if errorswere made.Legal/DefenseStrategyThe approachtaken by thedefense attorneyto protect thedefendant’srights.CharacterWitnessA person whotestifies aboutthe defendant’sreputation,values, andmoral character.MirandaWarningA statement given bypolice to informarrested individualsof their rights,including the right toremain silent and theright to an attorney.Attorney-ClientPrivilegeA legal rule thatkeepscommunicationsbetween a lawyerand their clientconfidential.DecorumProper andrespectfulbehavior ina courtroom.NotGuiltyPleaA formaldenial by adefendant ofthe chargesagainst them.PleaBargainAn agreementwhere thedefendant pleadsguilty in exchangefor a lesser chargeor lightersentence.HearsayTestimonyA statement madeoutside of courtthat is generallyinadmissible asevidence unless itmeets specificexceptions.AcquittalA legaljudgmentthat thedefendant isnot guilty.BailiffA court officerresponsible formaintainingorder andsecurity in thecourtroom.DeferredSentenceA sentencepostponed toallow thedefendant tomeet certainconditions.JudgeThe official whopresides over legalproceedings,ensures laws arefollowed, andissues rulings.VerdictThe final decisionin a case,determiningwhether adefendant is guiltyor not guilty.WarrantA legal documentissued by a judgeallowing lawenforcement toconduct a searchor make an arrest.ConfessionAn admissionby a defendantthat theycommitted acrime.AlibiA defensestating that theaccused wassomewhereelse when thecrime occurred.GuiltyPleaA formaladmission by adefendant thatthey committedthe crime.ExclusionaryRuleA legal principlethat prohibits theuse of evidenceobtained illegallyin a trial.ConfidentialityThe ethicaland legalduty to keepinformationprivate.AlibiWitnessA witness whocan confirm thatthe defendantwas elsewhereat the time of thecrime.CompetencyThe ability tounderstandcourtproceedingsand assist inone’s defense.TrialA formal legalproceedingwhere evidenceis presented,and a verdict isdetermined.NoContestA plea wherethe defendantdoes not admitguilt butacceptspunishment.DefendantThe personaccused of acrime andfacing chargesin a court oflaw.TestifyTo giveevidence asa witnessunder oath.FineA financialpenaltypaid tothe court.FourthAmendmentProtectsindividuals fromunreasonablesearches andseizures by thegovernment.MisdemeanorA less seriouscrime, oftenpunishable by afine or jail timeof up to oneyear.HearingA legalproceedingbefore a judgeto discuss andresolve specificlegal issues.ExpertWitnessA specialistwho providesprofessionalopinions basedon expertise ina certain field.Not Guiltyby Reasonof Insanity(NGRI)A plea statingthat thedefendant waslegally insaneat the time ofthe crime.RestitutionMoney paid bythe defendantto compensatevictims fordamages orlosses.BurdenofProofThe obligation ofthe prosecution toprove thedefendant's guiltbeyond areasonable doubt.EvidenceInformationused in courtto prove ordisprove anallegation.SpeedyTrialThe right tohave a trialconductedwithoutunnecessarydelays.CourtReporterThe personwho transcribeseverything saidduring a courtproceeding.NotGuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jury thatthe defendant didnot commit thecrime or that therewas not enoughevidence to convict.Eye-WitnessA personwho directlyobserved theevents inquestion.SixthAmendmentGuarantees theright to a speedyand public trial, animpartial jury, anattorney, and theability to confrontwitnesses.DirectEvidenceEvidence thatdirectly proves afact withoutrequiring inference(e.g., surveillancefootage of acrime).CollaborateTo worktogether towarda commongoal, such as alegal defense.DefenseAttorney/PublicDefenderA lawyer whorepresents adefendant incourt, eitherprivately hired orcourt-appointed.DismissedA case droppedby the court dueto insufficientevidence orother legalreasons.RespectTreating otherswith courtesyandprofessionalism.FictionA statementthat ismade up orfalse.EighthAmendmentProhibitsexcessive bail,excessive fines,and cruel andunusualpunishment.Prosecutor/DistrictAttorneyA lawyer whorepresents thegovernment incriminal cases andseeks to prove thedefendant’s guilt.PhysicalEvidenceTangible items,such as DNA,fingerprints, orweapons, usedin a trial.TruthfulProvidinghonest andaccurateinformationwhile testifying.WitnessStatementA written orspoken accountfrom a witnessabout what theysaw orexperienced.HospitalCommitmentPlacement ina mentalhealth facilityinstead of jailfor treatment.Right toanAttorneyA legal right thatensuresdefendants haveaccess to legalrepresentation,even if they cannotafford a lawyer.Incompetentto Proceed(ITP)A legal statusmeaning adefendant is unableto participate intheir trial due tomental illness orcognitive limitations.WitnessA person whoprovidestestimony incourt aboutwhat they saw,heard, or know.SentenceThepunishmentgiven to adefendantfound guilty of acrime.FifthAmendmentProtects againstself-incriminationand doublejeopardy andguarantees dueprocess.RealityOrientationAwareness oftime, place,andcircumstances.SuspendedSentenceA sentence thatis imposed butnot servedunless anothercrime iscommitted.ProSeRepresentingoneself incourt withouta lawyer.CircumstantialEvidenceEvidence thatsuggests a fact butdoes not directlyprove it (e.g.,fingerprints foundat a crime scene).GuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jurythat thedefendantcommitted thecrime.RestorationThe process ofregainingcompetency tostand trial, oftenthrough educationor treatment.RationalThinkingThe ability tothinklogically andmake sounddecisions.Search&SeizureThe process bywhich lawenforcementinvestigates aperson’s propertyand takes evidencerelevant to a case.FactA statementthat can beproven true.DueProcessof LawA constitutionalguarantee that legalproceedings will befair and thatindividuals will begiven notice and anopportunity to beheard.LawyerA professionalwho practiceslaw andrepresentsclients in legalmatters.ChargeThe formalaccusationagainst adefendantstating thealleged crime.JuryA group ofcitizensselected todetermine theverdict in a trial.JuryTrialA trial in which ajury of one’s peersdetermines guilt orinnocence basedon the evidencepresented.TestimonyA formalstatementgiven by awitness incourt.AttireProperclothing forcourtappearances.FelonyA seriouscrime, typicallypunishable bymore than oneyear in prison.CourtClerkAn officialresponsible forcourt records,scheduling, andadministrativetasks.ProbationA sentenceallowing thedefendant toremain free undercourt-orderedconditions.Self-IncriminationThe act ofimplicatingoneself in acrime, which theFifth Amendmentprotects against.AppealA legal process bywhich a highercourt reviews alower court'sdecision todetermine if errorswere made.Legal/DefenseStrategyThe approachtaken by thedefense attorneyto protect thedefendant’srights.CharacterWitnessA person whotestifies aboutthe defendant’sreputation,values, andmoral character.MirandaWarningA statement given bypolice to informarrested individualsof their rights,including the right toremain silent and theright to an attorney.Attorney-ClientPrivilegeA legal rule thatkeepscommunicationsbetween a lawyerand their clientconfidential.DecorumProper andrespectfulbehavior ina courtroom.NotGuiltyPleaA formaldenial by adefendant ofthe chargesagainst them.PleaBargainAn agreementwhere thedefendant pleadsguilty in exchangefor a lesser chargeor lightersentence.HearsayTestimonyA statement madeoutside of courtthat is generallyinadmissible asevidence unless itmeets specificexceptions.AcquittalA legaljudgmentthat thedefendant isnot guilty.BailiffA court officerresponsible formaintainingorder andsecurity in thecourtroom.DeferredSentenceA sentencepostponed toallow thedefendant tomeet certainconditions.JudgeThe official whopresides over legalproceedings,ensures laws arefollowed, andissues rulings.VerdictThe final decisionin a case,determiningwhether adefendant is guiltyor not guilty.WarrantA legal documentissued by a judgeallowing lawenforcement toconduct a searchor make an arrest.ConfessionAn admissionby a defendantthat theycommitted acrime.AlibiA defensestating that theaccused wassomewhereelse when thecrime occurred.GuiltyPleaA formaladmission by adefendant thatthey committedthe crime.ExclusionaryRuleA legal principlethat prohibits theuse of evidenceobtained illegallyin a trial.ConfidentialityThe ethicaland legalduty to keepinformationprivate.AlibiWitnessA witness whocan confirm thatthe defendantwas elsewhereat the time of thecrime.CompetencyThe ability tounderstandcourtproceedingsand assist inone’s defense.TrialA formal legalproceedingwhere evidenceis presented,and a verdict isdetermined.NoContestA plea wherethe defendantdoes not admitguilt butacceptspunishment.DefendantThe personaccused of acrime andfacing chargesin a court oflaw.TestifyTo giveevidence asa witnessunder oath.FineA financialpenaltypaid tothe court.FourthAmendmentProtectsindividuals fromunreasonablesearches andseizures by thegovernment.MisdemeanorA less seriouscrime, oftenpunishable by afine or jail timeof up to oneyear.HearingA legalproceedingbefore a judgeto discuss andresolve specificlegal issues.ExpertWitnessA specialistwho providesprofessionalopinions basedon expertise ina certain field.Not Guiltyby Reasonof Insanity(NGRI)A plea statingthat thedefendant waslegally insaneat the time ofthe crime.RestitutionMoney paid bythe defendantto compensatevictims fordamages orlosses.BurdenofProofThe obligation ofthe prosecution toprove thedefendant's guiltbeyond areasonable doubt.EvidenceInformationused in courtto prove ordisprove anallegation.SpeedyTrialThe right tohave a trialconductedwithoutunnecessarydelays.CourtReporterThe personwho transcribeseverything saidduring a courtproceeding.NotGuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jury thatthe defendant didnot commit thecrime or that therewas not enoughevidence to convict.Eye-WitnessA personwho directlyobserved theevents inquestion.SixthAmendmentGuarantees theright to a speedyand public trial, animpartial jury, anattorney, and theability to confrontwitnesses.DirectEvidenceEvidence thatdirectly proves afact withoutrequiring inference(e.g., surveillancefootage of acrime).CollaborateTo worktogether towarda commongoal, such as alegal defense.

Competency Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. A lawyer who represents a defendant in court, either privately hired or court-appointed.
    Defense Attorney/Public Defender
  2. A case dropped by the court due to insufficient evidence or other legal reasons.
    Dismissed
  3. Treating others with courtesy and professionalism.
    Respect
  4. A statement that is made up or false.
    Fiction
  5. Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
    Eighth Amendment
  6. A lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases and seeks to prove the defendant’s guilt.
    Prosecutor/District Attorney
  7. Tangible items, such as DNA, fingerprints, or weapons, used in a trial.
    Physical Evidence
  8. Providing honest and accurate information while testifying.
    Truthful
  9. A written or spoken account from a witness about what they saw or experienced.
    Witness Statement
  10. Placement in a mental health facility instead of jail for treatment.
    Hospital Commitment
  11. A legal right that ensures defendants have access to legal representation, even if they cannot afford a lawyer.
    Right to an Attorney
  12. A legal status meaning a defendant is unable to participate in their trial due to mental illness or cognitive limitations.
    Incompetent to Proceed (ITP)
  13. A person who provides testimony in court about what they saw, heard, or know.
    Witness
  14. The punishment given to a defendant found guilty of a crime.
    Sentence
  15. Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy and guarantees due process.
    Fifth Amendment
  16. Awareness of time, place, and circumstances.
    Reality Orientation
  17. A sentence that is imposed but not served unless another crime is committed.
    Suspended Sentence
  18. Representing oneself in court without a lawyer.
    Pro Se
  19. Evidence that suggests a fact but does not directly prove it (e.g., fingerprints found at a crime scene).
    Circumstantial Evidence
  20. A decision by a judge or jury that the defendant committed the crime.
    Guilty Verdict
  21. The process of regaining competency to stand trial, often through education or treatment.
    Restoration
  22. The ability to think logically and make sound decisions.
    Rational Thinking
  23. The process by which law enforcement investigates a person’s property and takes evidence relevant to a case.
    Search & Seizure
  24. A statement that can be proven true.
    Fact
  25. A constitutional guarantee that legal proceedings will be fair and that individuals will be given notice and an opportunity to be heard.
    Due Process of Law
  26. A professional who practices law and represents clients in legal matters.
    Lawyer
  27. The formal accusation against a defendant stating the alleged crime.
    Charge
  28. A group of citizens selected to determine the verdict in a trial.
    Jury
  29. A trial in which a jury of one’s peers determines guilt or innocence based on the evidence presented.
    Jury Trial
  30. A formal statement given by a witness in court.
    Testimony
  31. Proper clothing for court appearances.
    Attire
  32. A serious crime, typically punishable by more than one year in prison.
    Felony
  33. An official responsible for court records, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
    Court Clerk
  34. A sentence allowing the defendant to remain free under court-ordered conditions.
    Probation
  35. The act of implicating oneself in a crime, which the Fifth Amendment protects against.
    Self-Incrimination
  36. A legal process by which a higher court reviews a lower court's decision to determine if errors were made.
    Appeal
  37. The approach taken by the defense attorney to protect the defendant’s rights.
    Legal/Defense Strategy
  38. A person who testifies about the defendant’s reputation, values, and moral character.
    Character Witness
  39. A statement given by police to inform arrested individuals of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
    Miranda Warning
  40. A legal rule that keeps communications between a lawyer and their client confidential.
    Attorney-Client Privilege
  41. Proper and respectful behavior in a courtroom.
    Decorum
  42. A formal denial by a defendant of the charges against them.
    Not Guilty Plea
  43. An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a lesser charge or lighter sentence.
    Plea Bargain
  44. A statement made outside of court that is generally inadmissible as evidence unless it meets specific exceptions.
    Hearsay Testimony
  45. A legal judgment that the defendant is not guilty.
    Acquittal
  46. A court officer responsible for maintaining order and security in the courtroom.
    Bailiff
  47. A sentence postponed to allow the defendant to meet certain conditions.
    Deferred Sentence
  48. The official who presides over legal proceedings, ensures laws are followed, and issues rulings.
    Judge
  49. The final decision in a case, determining whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty.
    Verdict
  50. A legal document issued by a judge allowing law enforcement to conduct a search or make an arrest.
    Warrant
  51. An admission by a defendant that they committed a crime.
    Confession
  52. A defense stating that the accused was somewhere else when the crime occurred.
    Alibi
  53. A formal admission by a defendant that they committed the crime.
    Guilty Plea
  54. A legal principle that prohibits the use of evidence obtained illegally in a trial.
    Exclusionary Rule
  55. The ethical and legal duty to keep information private.
    Confidentiality
  56. A witness who can confirm that the defendant was elsewhere at the time of the crime.
    Alibi Witness
  57. The ability to understand court proceedings and assist in one’s defense.
    Competency
  58. A formal legal proceeding where evidence is presented, and a verdict is determined.
    Trial
  59. A plea where the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts punishment.
    No Contest
  60. The person accused of a crime and facing charges in a court of law.
    Defendant
  61. To give evidence as a witness under oath.
    Testify
  62. A financial penalty paid to the court.
    Fine
  63. Protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
    Fourth Amendment
  64. A less serious crime, often punishable by a fine or jail time of up to one year.
    Misdemeanor
  65. A legal proceeding before a judge to discuss and resolve specific legal issues.
    Hearing
  66. A specialist who provides professional opinions based on expertise in a certain field.
    Expert Witness
  67. A plea stating that the defendant was legally insane at the time of the crime.
    Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
  68. Money paid by the defendant to compensate victims for damages or losses.
    Restitution
  69. The obligation of the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
    Burden of Proof
  70. Information used in court to prove or disprove an allegation.
    Evidence
  71. The right to have a trial conducted without unnecessary delays.
    Speedy Trial
  72. The person who transcribes everything said during a court proceeding.
    Court Reporter
  73. A decision by a judge or jury that the defendant did not commit the crime or that there was not enough evidence to convict.
    Not Guilty Verdict
  74. A person who directly observed the events in question.
    Eye-Witness
  75. Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, an attorney, and the ability to confront witnesses.
    Sixth Amendment
  76. Evidence that directly proves a fact without requiring inference (e.g., surveillance footage of a crime).
    Direct Evidence
  77. To work together toward a common goal, such as a legal defense.
    Collaborate