County Court

The day begins with the opening of the doors
As the judge approaches the court room
And the people are asked to stand
The judge enters and sits

She then asks the gallery to be seated
The people sit and the case is under way
The judge asks both counsels to approach her
And asks "what is the defendants plea"
The defendant answers slowly

She asks the prosecuting counselor to call his first witness
The jury listens to the testimony of the witness
And then the next one
And until all is heard and done

Then the jury leave the court room
To make their deliberation

The jury returns to the court room a short time later
The Judge asks the jury foreman for their deliberation
The foreman answers
"Your honor, Guilty"

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