Trial Procedure

This is the standard format for non-witness trials operating under the aegis of Shadow Proclamation / Alien Zone courts. They can either be before juries, tribunals or a single bench judge, depending upon the nature of the proceeding and staffing realities. The judge /inquisitor may intervene at any time to ask questions of either side.

Speech	Description
Prosecution's Opening Statement	The Prosecution makes its opening statement, laying out the charges, what it desires, and the foundation of its argument as to why relief should be granted.
Defense Opening and Rebuttal	The Defense makes its Opening Statement and addresses the details of the Prosecution's case as it sees fit.
Prosecution Cross Examination	The Prosecution asks direct questions of the Defense.
Defense Cross, Remarks and Rebuttal	The Defense can ask direct questions of the Prosecution, address the points raised on cross by the Prosecution previously and advance its own case as it sees fit.
Prosecution Rebuttal and Closing Statement	The Prosecution attempts to rebut the arguments of the Defense and makes its closing statement.
Second Defense Rebuttal and Closing Statement	The Defense addresses the arguments of the previous speech and makes its closing statement.

Each Side may have two recesses, to be claimed at their discretion, in order to regroup. Recesses should not last more than 15 minutes a piece, and cannot be combined.