Start of the Session

COC: All rise. Court is now in session. Witness honorable Stanley Marvin Pengson as presiding judge.
Silence is hereby enjoined.

Judge: Prayer.

COC/Interpreter: Almighty God, we stand in Your Holy Presence as our Supreme Judge.
We humbly beseech You to bless and inspire us so that what we think,
say and do will be in accordance with Your will.
Enlighten our minds, strengthen our spirit and fill our hearts with fraternal love,
wisdom and understanding, so that we can become effective channels of truth, justice
and peace. In our proceedings, today, guide us in the path of righteousness for the
fulfillment of Your greater glory. Amen.

Judge: Call the cases

COC: (read first case in the calendar)

Judge: Appearances.

(counsels will introduce themselves)

Judge: where is/are the accused?

COC: (tell the name of the accused, then the accused will stand) your honor the accused is/are present.

Swearing a Witness

COC: Please raise your right hand. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the
truth?
State your name.
Your age.
Your address.
Your occupation.

Your honor the witness (state the name, age, address, occupation) is now ready to testify.