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1. Judge briefly introduces the case
(e.g. State v. Goldilocks).
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2. Give opening statements:
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a. Prosecution or plaintiff goes first |
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b. Defense follows
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| 3. Prosecution or Plaintiff
Calls Its Witnesses |
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a. Direct Examination by the Prosecution
or Plaintiffs |
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b. Cross-Examination by the Defense
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| 4. Prosecution or Plaintiffs
"Rest" |
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- after calling all of their witnesses
(or as many as they choose to call)
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| 5. Defense Calls its Witnesses |
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a. Direct Examination by the Defense |
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b. Cross Examination by the Prosecution or Plaintiffs
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| 6. Defense "Rests" |
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- after calling all of their witnesses
(or as many as they choose to call)
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| 7. Closing Statements |
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a. Defense goes first |
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b. Plaintiffs or Prosecution Follow |
