The Courtroom Files

Welcome to The Courtroom Files, your go-to channel for real courtroom footage with clear, no-nonsense commentary.

We stream live courtroom coverage every weekday at 9:00 AM Eastern (6:00 AM Pacific) for 4+ hours, switching between active hearings from multiple judges and jurisdictions. Watch raw proceedings, testimony, sentencings, and dramatic moments explained in real time.

Every Tuesday and Thursday evening we host Sidebar, our live panel discussion breaking down key courtroom moments.

No hype. No sensational editing. Just straightforward analysis and a tight-knit community of regular viewers.

If you enjoy watching live court, this is the place.

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Sorry everyone, but no show today (Thursday 5/21.) We'll be back live on Tuesday the 26th. We'll be posting throughout the holiday weekend, so be on the lookout. Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend. Be happy and be safe!

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***NOTE FOR TONIGHT (5/5)*** We've had some minor technical difficulties around tonight's Sidebar episode, so we've had to cancel. We'll be back with that show on Thursday, 5/7, and of course we'll be back tomorrow morning with TCF Live at the normal time!

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Which of the following is generally NOT a strong mitigating factor a judge will consider before revoking probation?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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In many jurisdictions, a probationer facing revocation for a technical violation has the right to:

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

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Judges have wide discretion in revocation outcomes. They can:

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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We had a little fun on today's live show. I did the opening and closing for the show in the style of Dr. Seuss! If you missed it, go check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fimwf...

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

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At a revocation hearing, the defendant has already been convicted of the new crime that triggered the violation. The standard of proof for that violation becomes:

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 6

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A defendant on probation moves without notifying the officer and misses appointments. This is typically classified as:

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

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Under Gagnon v. Scarpelli, a probationer is entitled to:

1 month ago | [YT] | 5