Description
Supervise the procedures during a court hearing to ensure they are compliant with regulations, occur in an orderly and honest manner, and to ensure that no moral or ethical boundaries are crossed during questioning or the presentation of legal arguments.
Alternative labels
oversee court hearings
superintend judicial hearings
manage judicial hearings
manage court hearings
oversee judicial hearings
superintend
monitor judicial hearings
monitor court hearings
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Supervise court hearings is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Judge: Judges preside over, review and handle court cases, hearings, appeals and trials. They ensure that court procedures conform to conventional legal processes and review evidence and juries. Judges preside over cases involving such areas as crime, family issues, civil law, small claims and juvenile offenses.
Supreme court judge: Supreme court judges preside in high courts, dealing with complex criminal and civil cases. They examine the case during trials in order to formulate a sentence or to direct a jury in reaching a conclusion, and decide on any punishments if an offending party is found guilty. They rule proceedings and ensure the trial is held in a fair manner compliant with legislation.
Justice of the peace: Justices of the peace deal with small claims and disputes, and minor offences. They ensure the keeping of the peace within their jurisdiction, and provide mediation between disputing parties.
Optional skill
Supervise court hearings is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Supervise court hearings – ESCO
