At this point, the attorney may proceed to ask the witness a series of questions about the exhibit to show its relevance to the case. STEP 5 Get a ruling from the court on and hand the document to the judge if it is admitted. STEP 6 Ask permission from the judge to show the document to the jury. If permission is granted, then give the members of the jury a copy. Typical Sequence of Events in a Trial A number of events typically occur during a trial, and most must happen according to a particular sequence which may vary slightly based on state or local rules of practice.
Judge enters and takes the bench.
Clerk calls the case. Prosecutor makes an opening statement. Defense makes an opening statement. Defense cross examines the witness. Prosecutor may conduct redirect examination.