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Bench Script

Enter the charges the host gives you below, then run your lines in order. Gold = you say it (click Copy or the line). Grey = what to expect back. Everything auto-saves to this browser.

Search the CUSA Code of Justice by number or name (e.g. "1-0-17" or "trespass"). Each one auto-fills a plea prompt and a verdict count. You can also type a custom value.
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Verdict & Sentencing

Click guilty or not guilty on each charge, then pick a sentence for the guilty ones. The console writes out the exact line to read to the court for each count. Remember - you cannot decide a verdict unilaterally.

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Articles

The full CUSA Code of Justice - definitions and punishment ranges. Use it to check what a charge means and what sentence it allows when you weigh the verdict. Blue = Local (Title I), red = Federal (Title II), gold = General framework.

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Objections

When a party calls "Objection!", you run the exchange. Your lines are ready to copy. Decide sustain (agree) or overrule (disagree).

Judge rules

Grounds

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Motions & Requests

Green = usable in a mock trial · Amber = conditional (read the limits) · Red = not used in mock. Each shows who can file it, when, and whether elaboration is needed. Search to find one fast.

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Definitions

Court vocabulary at a glance.

Reference

Documents

The official CUSA source documents, stored right beside this app in the docs folder. Click any one to open the PDF.

Supreme Court precedent

The 9 effective Supreme Court Rulings, searchable by topic. Full ruling text lives in the Compendium PDF below.

Source PDFs

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These open from your local docs folder. If a link ever fails, open the folder bench-console-7q2f/docs directly - every file is in there.

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Trial Notes

Scratchpad for the trial in progress - track arguments, flag contradictions, jot your reasoning before the verdict. Auto-saves.