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

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