Players in the court system
Lawyer
You can rely on a lawyer to help you with most legal processes: founding a business, getting married, getting divorced or writing a will.
In addition, you can ask your lawyer for advice at any time, whether to avoid a dispute or to prepare your case as the plaintiff or defendant in a trial. You can also ask your lawyer to represent you at your trial.
Commissioner for oaths
In some legal processes you will be required to make an oath before a commissioner for oaths to make a document official, or to increase the credibility of your testimony.
Court clerk
The clerk is the court officer responsible for a court’s administrative services. The clerk's role is to provide a link between you, as a member of the public, and the various court officials, such as the judge or special clerk.
Judge and juges of the peace
Jury
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, your case may be heard by a judge and jury.
Witnesses
If you are the plaintiff or defendant in a court case, you will probably need witnesses to support your case.
Expert witness
The role of the expert witness is to help the court gain a better understanding of the facts by providing expert knowledge about certain elements.
