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Actors In The Courtroom

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List the courtroom actors and their function in the courtroom.
The principle actors in the courtroom are the lawyers, law enforcement, a U.S. attorney, a court support staff, and other courtroom participants. The judge presides over the courtroom and is responsible for maintaining order, providing the jury with guidance in the interpretation of laws, issues warrants, sets bail, rules on pre-trial motions and is determines sentences within guidelines. The prosecutors are responsible in deciding which cases to prosecute, plea bargaining with defendant, burden of proof that the accused is responsible in the commission of a crime and may assist in sentencing and bail recommendations. The defense attorney is responsible for
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