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What is a court attorney?

Court Attorney. A court attorney is a lawyer who works with and assists the judge by researching legal questions and helping to write decisions. The court attorney may also meet with the attorneys or parties to a case to try to reach an agreement without the need for a trial.

Who prosecutes child abuse and neglect cases?

An attorney from the Department of Social Services who prosecutes child abuse and neglect cases and termination of parental rights cases, and presents support cases involving children who are receiving public assistance.

Who hears support cases?

Support cases (petitions filed seeking support for a child or spouse) and paternity cases (petitions filed requesting the court to enter an order declaring someone to be the father of a child) are heard by support magistrates.

What is the role of a court clerk?

The court clerk or court assistant sits near the judge, referee or support magistrate and assists in the preparation of orders.

What is a guardian ad litem?

A guardian ad litem is a person assigned by the judge to act in place of a parent for a child whose parents are required to appear in court but are not available to appear, or assigned for an adult who is mentally or physically unable to speak for himself or herself in court.

What is a court officer?

Court Officer. Uniformed Court Officers are assigned to every courtroom and hearing room. They are responsible for security throughout the building, and also call the parties into the hearing rooms when the judges or support magistrates are ready to hear each case.

What is a transcript in court?

In some courtrooms, court reporters take notes during the hearing, using a machine similar to a typewriter, and may then be asked to type a "transcript" - a word-for-word report of what is said during a proceeding.