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DNA Testing

The Innocence Project is a non-profit legal clinic that uses DNA testing to free wrongfully convicted prisoners, especially inmates on death row. Attorneys supervise law students, who handle the cases. The project takes only...

Expedited State Appellate Procedures

Most state appellate courts face an increasing volume of appealed cases. As a result, significant delays in finalizing an appeal may develop. In some cases, it can take more than two years between entry of the final judgment in the trial court...

Court Personnel

Court personnel involved in the trial of a case include the judge, the clerk of the court, the court reporter, the bailiff, staff attorneys, clerks, and lawyers for the parties.

Judge

The judge conducts...

Guardians ad Litem

What is a guardian ad litem?

Guardian ad litem is a Latin term meaning "guardian at law." A guardian ad litem is a person appointed by the court to speak on behalf of a child and to protect the rights of the child...

Interpreters in the Courtroom

The Need for Court Interpreters

The United States is a nation of various races and ethnic groups. By the year 2005, Hispanics will be the largest minority group in the United States. It is essential to provide court...