Procedure in the Traffic Courtroom

Overview

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.

Directed by William J. Thiele

Top cast

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John Milton Kennedy

Narrator

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Michael Emmet

Phil Chambers

Harmon Stevens

Stacy Keach Sr.

Traffic Courtroom Judge

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