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

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