Trial Flow Chart

Trial Flow Chart
The following is the flow of which trial proceedings occur under the Department of Justice in ONX's San Andreas.
Accurate as of March 5th, 2024.
==Pre Trial:==
*The prosecution / plaintiff stands on the right side of the courtroom.
*The defense stands on the left side of the court room.
*The judge will verify all parties are present.
==Trial:==
#Court is called into session.
#Any pre-trial motions will be presented and heard.
#If it is not a bench trial, the judge will read the statement of claim.
#If the case is criminal, the judge will read a list of charges and ask how the defendant pleads.
#The prosecution / plaintiff will give their opening statement.
#The defense will give their opening statement.
#Prosecution/Plaintiff:
#*Will call any witnesses to the stand to testify.
#*If there are no more witnesses, the prosecution / plaintiff will reference any pertient evidence or case law.
#* Prosecution / plaintiff rests.
#Defense: 
#*Will call any witnesses to the stand to testify.
#*If its a criminal case and the defendant chooses to testify the judge will explain their fifth amendment rights.
#*If there are no more witnesses, the defense will reference any pertient evidence or case law.
#*Defense rests.
#Prosecution will give a closing statement.
#Defense will give a closing statement.
#The judge will put the court into recess and go deliberate.
#The judge returns and renders a verdict.