Procedure in the Traffic Courtroom

Procedure in the Traffic Courtroom

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1956

Runtime

0h 22m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Procedure in the Traffic Courtroom

Production Companies

Apex Film Corp., American Bar Association

Director

William J. Thiele

Description

Contrasts the traffic court of the horse and buggy era with that of today. Points out that traffic court cases must be kept separate from others and that the court must demand and earn respect. Presents examples of good traffic courtroom procedure emphasizing such aspects as the formal opening, initial remarks by the judge outlining rights and obligations of defendants, trial procedure, and formal closing. Emphasizes that it is the traffic court judge's responsibility to increase respect for judicial authority.