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1. An imaginary situation - incorporating facts previously admitted into evidence - upon which an expert witness is permitted to give an opinion as to a condition resulting from the situation.






2. Sentences for more than one crime that are to be served at the same time - rather than one after the other. See also CUMULATIVE SENTENCES.






3. A court officer who has charge of a court session in the matter of keeping order and has custody of the jury.






4. Legal right given to a person to manage the property and financial affairs of a person deemed incapable of doing that for himself or herself. (Conservators have somewhat less responsibility than guardians. See also guardianship.)






5. Keeping all witnesses (except plaintiff and defendant) out of the courtroom except for their time on the stand - and cautioning them not to discuss their testimony with other witnesses. Also called separation of witnesses. This prevents a witness fro






6. The heading on a legal document listing the parties - the court - the case number - and related information.






7. Money or a written instrument such as a deed that - by agreement between two parties - is held by a neutral third party (held in escrow) until all conditions of the agreement are met.






8. See DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION STATUTES.






9. A phrase used to denote a hypothetical person who exercises qualities of attention - knowledge - intelligence - and judgment that society requires of its members for the protection of his or her own interest and the interests of others.






10. Lack of capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings - to consult with counsel - and to assist in preparing a defense.






11. A private person (who is not necessarily a lawyer) authorized by another to act in his or her place - either for some particular purpose - as to do a specific act - or for the transaction of business in general - not of legal character. This authorit






12. A person to whom the court refers a pending case to take testimony - hear the parties - and report to the court.






13. Synonymous with reversible error ; an error which warrants the appellate court in reversing the judgment before it.






14. A protest to the court against an act or omission by the opposing party.






15. A crime of a more serious nature than a misdemeanor - usually punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for more than a year and/or substantial fines.






16. Another term for arraignment.






17. Questioning the qualifications of an entire jury panel - usually on the ground of partiality or some fault in the process of summoning the panel.






18. Noncriminal case in which one private individual or business sues another to protect - enforce - or redress private or civil rights.






19. One who has authority to act for another.






20. An order issued by a judge or magistrate commanding a sheriff - constable - or other officer to search a specified location.






21. A listing of all the criminal convictions against an individual.






22. Confidential communications to certain persons that are protected by law against any disclosure - including forced disclosure in legal proceedings.






23. Legal right given to a person to be responsible for the food - housing - health care - and other necessities






24. A procedure by which a charge(s) against a minor is transferred from a juvenile to circuit court.






25. An arrangement whereby a husband and wife live apart from each other while remaining married either by mutual consent or by a judicial order.






26. A method of determining whether a person is intoxicated using a motor skills test which is administered by testing the driver's speaking ability and/or physical coordination.






27. A murder committed during the commission of a felony such as robbery - burglary - or kidnapping.






28. An elected constitutional officer serving as an arm of the court with respect to all court filings and related proceedings.






29. Evidence given to explain - repel - counteract - or disprove facts given in evidence by the adverse party.






30. The adjournment or postponement of a session - hearing - trial - or other proceeding until a future date.






31. Legally responsible.






32. The act of taking and carrying away the personal property of another of a value less than $300 with the intent to deprive the owner or possessor of it permanently.






33. The ordinary jury of twelve (or fewer) persons for the trial of a civil or criminal case. So called to distinguish it from the grand jury.






34. Act ofconsequences of a criminal act - accusation - or conviction. It may take the form of commutation or pardon.






35. 1) The disputed point in a disagreement between parties in a lawsuit. 2) To send out officially - as in to issue an order.






36. A right guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution - interpreted by the federal courts; also - a right guaranteed by some other constitution (such as a state constitution).






37. That which - under the rules of evidence - cannot be admitted as evidence in a trial or hearing.






38. The final decision of the court - resolving the dispute; an opinion; an award of damages.






39. Officer of the court who files pleadings - motions - judgments - etc. - issues process - and keeps records of court proceedings.






40. The legal right to bring a lawsuit. Only a person with something at stake has standing to bring a lawsuit.






41. Elected officer of a county whose job is to conserve peace within his or her territorial jurisdiction as well as aid in the criminal and civil court processes.






42. Member of the jury.






43. A court order directing that an individual be kept in custody - usually in a penal or mental facility.






44. An amendment to a will.

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45. Oral or written request made by a party to an action before - during - or after a trial asking the judge to issue a ruling or order in that party's favor.






46. The CFR is the annual listing of executive agency regulations published in the daily Federal Register - and the regulations issued previously which are still in effect. The CFR contains regulatory laws governing practice and procedure before federal






47. Primary evidence; the best evidence available. Evidence short of this is 'secondary.' That is - anoriginal letter is 'best evidence -' and a photocopy is 'secondary evidence.'






48. An attorney who represents a person accused of committing a crime.






49. The questioning of a witness produced by the other side.






50. Declaration or document issued by a grand jury that either makes a neutral report or notes misdeeds by officials charged with specified public duties.







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