Southern New Hampshire University
CJ 207 The United States Judicial System
Week Three Notes
Roles and Responsibilities of Allied Professionals
Criminal Courts, Chapter 4: Court Organization and Structure/ Other Actors
Who are some of the “other actors” in the court system?
1. Bailiff
2. Court Administrator
3. Court Reporter
4. Court Clerk
5. Expert Witness
6. Lay Witness
Courtroom Deputy/Clerk
What are the responsibilities of the courtroom deputy/clerk?
Responsibilities of the courtroom deputy/clerk include maintaining the records of
all cases, prepares the jury pool, issues summonses for jury duty, and subpoenas
witnesses who will testify at trial.
Why are courtroom clerks integral to the court system?
Courtroom clerks are pertinent to the court system as they manage essential duties
in the courtroom and save the judge’s time.
Court Reporter
What are the responsibilities and qualifications of the court reporter?
Responsibilities of the court reporter include Record all the court proceedings and
to produce a transcript of the trial.
Why is it important to have a guardian of the record?
Court reporters are important to have because they capture every spoken word by
everyone during a court or deposition hearing.
Court Administrator
What are the roles and responsibilities of the court administrator?
