Where can I find exact terminology a judge would say when giving their sentence?
I am writing a screenplay and would like to know of a resource where I can find what a judge and/or a jury says exactly to a defendant when issuing their sentence or declaring them guilty or not guilty. For example, "On the count of bribery, not guilty" I cannot find a resource where I can find exactly what they say. I have found numerous articles which reference what the judge say, but not exactly. If someone knows of a site or link that has exact court reporting notes or a list of what a judge and jury speficicaly are to say, that'd be great.
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There are no exact words and the language varies from court to court. In the states, trials are generally not published. If you are interested in state court proceedings, you should consider sitting through a trial. If you want to read about federal trials, you can search the US District Court opinions here:
http://www.findlaw.com/10fedgov/judicial...
Look for cases entitled United States vs. ___________ in order to find the criminal cases.
Good luck.
call your local courthouse, they would know
Judge, "Jury do you have a verdict". Foreman, "yes your honor". The bailiff will get and hand the judge the verdict Judge," You say all say ?" Foreman, " Yes your honor". Judge, "On count one, of the murder of Miss Jane doe what saith you ?. Foreman, " Guilty your honor". Judge," On count two, rape and sodomy, How saith you ?". Foreman, " Guilty you honor". Judge, " All members of the jury agree ?". Foreman, " Yes your honor". Judge, " Mr. Joe Blow you have been convicted of statutes, blaa, blaa, blaa, of what ever state it is in and ECT. This can very from Judge to Judge but it is pretty much up to him .
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