Preview Questions Court Clerk | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In a multi-defendant trial, how should the court clerk handle the jury instructions?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Ensure each defendant's jury instructions are clearly separate

Post the jury instructions in the jury room

Allow the jury to decide if separate instructions are needed

Provide one set of instructions for all defendants

Question 2: What is the procedure for handling "court orders" that are issued in response to legal motions, and how should these orders be documented and filed?

Which action should you take?

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Court orders should be discarded after they are read aloud in court

Court orders can be filed without documentation if they are verbally communicated

Court orders should be ignored if the parties involved are in agreement

Court orders should be logged, entered into the official case record, and filed in accordance with court rules, with copies provided to involved parties

Question 3: In what situation can a judge issue a bench warrant?

Which action should you take?

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When the jury needs to be dismissed

When the defendant requests one

When the prosecutor fails to file charges

When a defendant fails to appear in court

Question 4: What should a court clerk do when handling "case file updates" that involve multiple amendments, and how should they ensure that these updates are accurately reflected in the record?

Which action should you take?

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Case file updates do not need to be tracked if the final version is correct

Case file updates can be recorded with a summary note, without tracking individual amendments

Case file updates should be documented meticulously, with each amendment clearly tracked and noted to maintain an accurate file history

Case file updates should only be recorded if they involve a significant change

Question 5: How does "chain of custody" apply to case files, and what steps should a court clerk take to maintain an accurate record of file transfers and access?

Which action should you take?

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Chain of custody applies only to confidential cases, not standard ones

Chain of custody only applies to evidence, not case files

Chain of custody ensures that the file is accounted for at all times, requiring detailed logs and signatures whenever files are transferred or accessed

Chain of custody is irrelevant if the case is no longer active

Question 6: When updating case records, which of the following is critical to ensure compliance with legal standards?

Which action should you take?

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Adding personal opinions about the case

Updating the records in real-time without delay

Ensuring that all entries are accurate and reflect case progression

Recording only judgments and dismissals