Terminal 082 - Court Operations Lyrics

Yo, yo, yo
Straight out of the academy, badge polished bright
They sent him to court, he's trying to get it right
Assigned to court operations, but it's all a blur

He's drowning in motions, not sure what it's for
Listen up kid, the boss said with a grin
When an arrest comes, that's where it begins
It's the arresting agency show till the first appearance

Then the judge hands him over, yeah that's our clearance
From the initial appearance to the detention hearing
The marshals take over when the judge is steering
Once the court demands, we hold the line

But there's a process, don't waste your time
Speedy trial clock ticking, we wait and see
Till the verdict's called, and there's no plea
But it's the judgment and commitment we're waiting on

Before the P.O.P. takes them where they belong
Catch a chain, it's a game of law
Paperwork flows without a flaw
The rookie turned and asked, what's this speedy trial game

How do we shuffle them all like it's all the same
His buttness chuckled and laid it all out
Let me break down this process without a doubt
That's court operations, son

First comes the initial appearance where the charges get read
Then the judge rules on whether they're free or in our bed
The arraignment comes next where they enter a plea
Guilty or not, that's the key

Then there's pre-trial motions, it's legal sparring
Both sides file papers, it's a lawyer starring
They argue what stays and what's tossed aside
The rules of evidence, they won't be denied

When the verdict comes down, it's either free or bound
But that's not the end, it's a legal round
We need that judgment and commitment, order first
Without it, we can't quench this paperwork thirst

Once the judge signs it, we send it on fast
To the Bureau of Prisons, it's their call at last
They designate a facility, a bed to assign
Then the marshals get ready, right on time

And when they pass, it's the word, it's transport day
They're shackled, enlisted on the manifest way
It's all about timing and doing it right
Moving them prisoners, day or night

Now the deputy knows how it's all done
From arraignment to transport in the long run
Through the pre-trial hearings, sentencing and plea
He's learned the ropes of the marshal's decree

From the courtroom floor to the prison door
The legal chain's something you can't ignore
He's got the process step by step
Catch and chain, the marshal's rep

With legal jargon and papers in tow
He's in the game now, ready to go
Once the judge signs it, we send it on fast
To the Bureau of Prisons, it's their call at last

They designate a facility, a bed to assign
Then the marshals get ready, right on time
And when they pass, it's the word, it's transport day
They're shackled, enlisted on the manifest way

It's all about timing and doing it right
Moving them prisoners, day or night
Now the deputy knows how it's all done
From arraignment to transport in the long run

Through the pre-trial hearings, sentencing and plea
He's learned the ropes of the marshal's decree
From the courtroom floor to the cellblock door
The legal chain's something you can't ignore

He's got the process step by step
Catch and chain, the marshal's rep
With legal jargon and papers in tow
He's in the game now, ready to go

That's court operations, big dog
That's court operations, big dog