Credits: Thank You
Guide For Homicide Survivors Contents
Commonwealth of Massachusets
Letter to Survivors
Rights and Services
Victim/Witness Advocates
Compensation To Homicide Survivors
Access To Various Forms Of  Information
What To Expect While The Case Is Pending
Legal Proceedings - District Court
Postponements/Delays
Dealing With The Media
Coping With The Defense Attorney
Faces You will See In Court
Arraignment
Competency And Criminal Responsibility Exam
Bail
What You May Be Feeling
Preparing For The Trial: What To Expect
Proper Courtroom Behavior And Attire
Composition Of The Jury
Jury Selection
View
Sequester Of Witnesses
Opening Statements
The Trial In Superior Court - Section 1
Verdict And Sentencing
Rendering A Verdict
Victim Impact Statements
Possible Sentences
First-Degree Murder
Second-Degree Murder
Manslaughter
What You May Be Feeling
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Grand Jury Indictment/Arraignment
Pre-Trial conferences
Motions
Guilty Pleas Prior To Trial
What You May Be Feeling
Legal Proceedings - Superior Court
The Trial In Superior Court - Section 2
Your Testimony
Testimony Of Other Witnesses
Objections
Side-Bar Conferences
Closing Arguments
What You May Be Feeling
To One In Sorrow