Courtroom basics

It's helpful to know basic information about courtrooms, court procedures and common legal words before you go to court.

Courtroom procedures, conduct and customs

How a courtroom operates, how to conduct yourself in a courtroom and information about court procedures.

Find out what a courtroom may look like and where people sit.

Explanations of common legal terms and short form words you may come across at the courthouse.

An introduction to some basic rules of evidence and types of oaths.