Once the jury is empanelled the trial begins. The prosecutor makes an opening statement to the jury and then calls the prosecution witnesses one by one.
Witnesses must either take an oath on the Bible, Koran or other appropriate religious text or solemnly declare to tell the truth (an affirmation).
The prosecutor then questions the witnesses (examination-in-chief) who may then be asked questions (cross-examined) by the accused's lawyer.
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Legal Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia and we respect their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present.
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