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Organizational rules (at the entrance to the court)
Passport control: Entry into the court building is only possible with an original passport or other identification document.
Security check: Bailiffs check items at the entrance. Weapons, sharp objects, pepper spray, and alcohol are prohibited.
Filming Prohibition: Photography and video recording in the courtroom corridors without the permission of the presiding judge is prohibited. Filming in the courtroom is permitted only with the express permission of the judge. Audio recording from the bench is permitted without special permission (except during closed trials).
Courtroom Rules of ConductAddressing the Judge: In civil and arbitration proceedings, the judge is addressed as "Your Honor." In criminal proceedings, the address "Your Honor" is acceptable.
Silence: Talking, whispering, commenting on what's happening, or shouting from the audience is prohibited. Mobile phones must be turned off or set to silent mode.
Entrance of the Judge: When a judge enters or leaves the courtroom, all those present are required to stand.
Standing Arguments: All participants in the trial must stand to testify, make motions, and address the court. Sitting is permitted only with the judge's permission.
Order of Speeches: You may speak only when the judge gives you the floor. Interrupting the judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, or opposing party is strictly prohibited.
Questions through the judge: Participants may not argue directly with each other. All questions to witnesses or opponents are asked only with the permission of the presiding judge.

In a trial, all participants are divided into three main groups: the court, the parties to the case, and those assisting justice. Their names and functions vary slightly depending on the type of court.

1. Court
   The judge presides over the hearing, ensures compliance with the law, evaluates the evidence, and makes the final decision or sentence.
   Jurors are ordinary citizens called upon in some criminal trials to determine whether the defendant is guilty or not.
2. Parties to the dispute (Parties)
   In civil and arbitration cases:
   The plaintiff is a person or company that has applied to the court for protection of their rights and has stated their claims.
   The defendant is the person against whom the lawsuit is brought. They defend themselves against the plaintiff's claims.
   Representatives are lawyers or attorneys who act on behalf of the plaintiff or defendant in criminal cases.
   The prosecution includes the prosecutor (public prosecutor), the investigator, and the victim (the person who suffered the crime). They prove the defendant's guilt.
   The defense consists of the defendant (the person being tried) and their attorney (defense counsel). They refute the charges or seek mitigating circumstances.
3. Persons assisting justice
   The secretary of the meeting keeps minutes and records everything that happens in the courtroom.
   Witnesses are people who know some facts about a case; they are obliged to tell the court only the truth.
   Experts and specialists are professionals (forensic scientists, doctors, appraisers) who are called upon to clarify complex scientific or technical issues.
   Interpreter - assists participants who do not speak the language of the proceedings.