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==Origin==
French, bundle of [[documents]] which from their bulging are likened to a back , dossier, from ''dos'' back, from [[Latin]] ''dorsum''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 1880]
==Definitions==
*1: a file containing detailed [[records]] on a particular [[person]] or subject
==Description==
A '''dossier''' is a collection of papers or other sources, containing detailed [[information]] about a particular person or subject, together with a [[synopsis]] of their [[content]].
In [[law]], the ''inquisitorial procedure'' is one of the two [[methods]] of exposing [[evidence]] in court (the other being the ''adversary procedure''). The inquisitorial system is typical of countries that base their legal systems on civil or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_law Roman law].
Under the inquisitorial procedure, the pretrial hearing for bringing a possible [[indictment]] is usually under the [[control]] of a judge whose [[responsibilities]] include the [[investigation]] of all aspects of the case, whether favourable or unfavourable to either the prosecution or defense. Witnesses are heard, and the accused, who is [[represented]] by counsel, may also be heard, though he is not required to speak and, if he does, he is not put under [[oath]]. In Germany the prosecution [[participates]] in the [[investigation]]; while in France the prosecution presents its recommendations only at the end of the hearing. In both France and Germany the investigating magistrate will recommend a [[trial]] only if he is sure that there is sufficient evidence of [[guilt]]. The entire ''dossier'' of the pretrial [[proceedings]] is made available to the defense.
At the trial the [[judge]], once more, assumes a direct role, conducting the [[examination]] of witnesses, often basing his [[questions]] on the material in the ''dossier''. Neither the prosecution nor the defense has the right to cross-examine, but they can present effective summations. The [[jury]] does not consult the [[dossier]], instead relying on the [[facts]] brought out in the trial.
[[Category: Law]]
==Origin==
French, bundle of [[documents]] which from their bulging are likened to a back , dossier, from ''dos'' back, from [[Latin]] ''dorsum''
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 1880]
==Definitions==
*1: a file containing detailed [[records]] on a particular [[person]] or subject
==Description==
A '''dossier''' is a collection of papers or other sources, containing detailed [[information]] about a particular person or subject, together with a [[synopsis]] of their [[content]].
In [[law]], the ''inquisitorial procedure'' is one of the two [[methods]] of exposing [[evidence]] in court (the other being the ''adversary procedure''). The inquisitorial system is typical of countries that base their legal systems on civil or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_law Roman law].
Under the inquisitorial procedure, the pretrial hearing for bringing a possible [[indictment]] is usually under the [[control]] of a judge whose [[responsibilities]] include the [[investigation]] of all aspects of the case, whether favourable or unfavourable to either the prosecution or defense. Witnesses are heard, and the accused, who is [[represented]] by counsel, may also be heard, though he is not required to speak and, if he does, he is not put under [[oath]]. In Germany the prosecution [[participates]] in the [[investigation]]; while in France the prosecution presents its recommendations only at the end of the hearing. In both France and Germany the investigating magistrate will recommend a [[trial]] only if he is sure that there is sufficient evidence of [[guilt]]. The entire ''dossier'' of the pretrial [[proceedings]] is made available to the defense.
At the trial the [[judge]], once more, assumes a direct role, conducting the [[examination]] of witnesses, often basing his [[questions]] on the material in the ''dossier''. Neither the prosecution nor the defense has the right to cross-examine, but they can present effective summations. The [[jury]] does not consult the [[dossier]], instead relying on the [[facts]] brought out in the trial.
[[Category: Law]]
