Hello everyone,

I’m working on a social studies project on criminal law in the United States.
I could not find any good sources on the topic. I need to know who are playing a role in a criminal lawsuit. I hope you can help me in this, or give me a few good sources.

Yours faithfully

Kevin Knipping

Please explain the details of your project. It isn't clear what you are looking for. Criminal lawsuits in the US usually involve first the police, who question and apprehend alleged criminals, the prosecutors, 'district attorneys' who decide whether to charge those who have been apprehended, defending attorneys (if the defendant doesn't represent himself) and judges and juries who decide guilt or innocence.
If that's the type of info you are looking for, research 'judicial process in the US.'

I am sorry for being vague. I am just looking for those who are present in court.

The judge, the prosecutor, the defense attorney and the accused. Usually a jury is present as well. The prosecutor and defense may have multiple people on their team. There will also be a court reporter, a bailiff and maybe some other officers. There may be spectators as well.

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Originally Posted by ScottGem

The judge, the prosecutor, the defense attorney and the accused. Usually a jury is present as well. The prosecutor and defense may have multiple people on their team. There will also be a court reporter, a bailiff and maybe some other officers. There may be spectators as well.

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That is really helpful. Thanks!