![]() The lawyer who represents the person accused of committing a criminal offence. ![]() (see definition of Respondent below) Defense Counsel A Judge, Justice of the Peace, Adjudicator and Arbitrator are all decision makers. In a legal setting, such as a court or tribunal or regulatory body, the decision maker is a person or panel of people who decides the outcome of a claim or dispute, considering the law that applies and the facts and interests affecting a party or parties in the matter. Crown Counsel is the lawyer responsible for representing the government and arguing that the Accused has committed a crime, during the trial. When a person is charged with a criminal offence, it is the government, or Crown, that begins the court proceedings and prosecutes, or tries to prove the criminal charges in court. The government lawyer in a criminal case. The lawyer for a person starting a legal proceeding can be called Counsel for the Plaintiff or Applicant. CounselĪnother word for a lawyer who is representing a client, and who gives legal advice or counsel. The victim of a crime is not a party to the criminal proceedings, but may be a witness. ![]() In criminal law, the person who says she or he was the victim of a crime and who makes a formal statement to the police (often called “laying a complaint”) is the Complainant. ComplainantĪ person who is making a complaint that their legal rights have been affected is called the Complainant. (see definition for “solicitor” below) ClientĪ person who talks to a practicing lawyer to get legal advice or other legal services about a legal problem. In Canada, a practising lawyer is able to be both a Barrister and a Solicitor. In the United Kingdom, a Barrister usually talks to another lawyer, a Solicitor, about the client’s interests and wishes in a case. A Barrister is a lawyer who can speak for or represent a client in court. This is a traditional term from the legal profession in the United Kingdom, which divides practicing lawyers into two categories: Barrister and Solicitor. AttorneyĪnother word for lawyer, but not typically used in Canada, other than in a specific title, such as the Attorney General of Ontario, who is the chief legal advisor to the Ontario government and a member of cabinet, who oversees the justice system in the province. Arbitrators are commonly used to settle disputes arising between employers and unions on behalf of their members, in labour law. ![]() They must make decisions considering the best interests of children, and must conduct interviews to look for domestic violence between the parties. In Ontario, an Arbitrator may be chosen to settle family matters such as child custody, child and spousal support and division of family property, but must follow Ontario and Canadian laws. ![]() The decision of an Arbitrator is usually final, and can be taken to court to make sure that it is followed. (see definition for “Plaintiff” below) ArbitratorĪn independent person, who acts like a judge, chosen by the parties in a dispute, to resolve the issues they can’t agree on. ApplicantĪnother word for Plaintiff, that is, the party applying, or bringing a complaint to court. A judge in a court is a kind of adjudicator, but the title “Adjudicator” is most often used in less formal, specialized tribunal hearings, where matters such as employment, human rights and immigration and refugee issues are decided. AdjudicatorĪ government-appointed, impartial person who considers the arguments presented during a formal legal proceeding and decides the outcome of the matter. A person is called the Accused up to and throughout a trial until the charges have been dealt with and the matter is concluded. In criminal law, a person who is charged with an offence under the Criminal Code is called the Accused. Terms Related to People Involved in the Justice System ![]()
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