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Subject : law
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1. A program of parental care for children who do not have an in-home parental relationship with either biological or adoptive parents.






2. A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one-third to one-half of fthe maximum sentence.






3. The postconviction stage in which the defendant is brought before the court for imposition of sentence.






4. Oral or anal copulation between humans - or between humans or animals.






5. The written statements of fact and law filed by the parties to a lawsuit.






6. 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.






7. The act of stopping a judicial proceeding by order of the court.






8. A parent's or custodian's act of leaving a child without adequate care - supervision - support - or parental






9. A mutual understanding and intention between two or more parties. The writing or instrument which isevidence of an agreement. (Although often used as synonymous with contract - agreement is a broader term.)






10. A seizure; the obtaining of money by legal process through seizure and sale of property.






11. Among other rights - the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal proceeding.






12. A lawsuit brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group.






13. Formal notification to the party that has been sued in a civil case of the fact that the lawsuit has been filed. Also - any form of notification of a legal proceeding.






14. The person who administers an estate. If named in a will - that person's title is an executor . If there is no valid will - that person's title is an administrator.






15. Having addressed any matter in writing.






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






17. An individual appointed by the court to oversee administrative matters.






18. An invalid trial caused by some legal error. When a judge declares a mistrial - the trial must start again from the beginning - including the selection of a new jury.






19. One who has authority to act for another.






20. Process by which a court seeks to interpret the meaning and scope of legislation.






21. A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.






22. With knowledge - willfully or intentionally with respect to a material element of an offense.






23. A child who is homeless or without proper care through no fault of the parent - guardian - or custodian. DEPORTATION - The act of removing a person to another country. Order issued by an immigration judge - expelling an alien from the United States.






24. 1. The process of removing some minor criminal traffic - or juvenile cases from the full judicial process - on the condition that the accused undergo some sort of rehabilitation or make restitution for damages. 2. Unauthorized use of funds.






25. One who is joined as a party or defendant merely because the technical rules of pleading require his presence in the record.






26. Now called Judgment as a Matter of Law. An instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict.






27. A rule of law that courts and judges shall draw a particular inference from a particular fact - or from particular evidence.






28. Aka PROSECUTOR and DISTRICT ATTORNEY.






29. Procedure by which mortgaged property is sold on default of the mortgagor in satisfaction of mortgage debt.






30. Yearly judicial review - usually in juvenile dependency cases - to determine whether the child requirescontinued court supervision or placement.






31. Legal document issued by a court that shows an executor's legal right to take control of assets in the deceased person's name.






32. Court order requiring to appear and show cause why the court should not take a particular course of action. If the party fails to appear or to give sufficient reasons why the court should take no action - the court will take the action. In criminal c






33. Numerous and unnecessary attempts to litigate the same issue.






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






35. An order of the court. A final decree is one that fully and finally disposes of the litigation. Aninterlocutory decree is a preliminary order that often disposes of only part of a lawsuit.






36. To stand idly around - particularly in a public place.






37. Representation of some fact or circumstance which is not true and is calculated to mislead - whereby a person obtains another's money or goods.






38. A writ - often issued by an appellate court - making available remedies not regularly within the powers of lower courts. They include writs of habeas corpus - mandamus - prohibition and quo warranto.






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






40. A second examination of a witness by the counsel who called the witness to testify. This examination is usually focused on certain matters that were discussed by the opposing counsel's examination.






41. A formal written document filed by the prosecutor detailing the criminal charges against the defendant. An alternative to an indictment - it serves to bring a defendant to trial.






42. Body of federal or state law dealing with procedural aspects of trial for criminal cases.






43. Evidence which is of greater weight or more convincing than the evidence which is offered in opposition to it.






44. Legal document issued by a court that shows an administrator's legal right to take control of assets in the deceased person's name.






45. A lawsuit.






46. A party is said to rest or rest its case when it has presented all the evidence it intends to offer.






47. Language in a will that provides that a person who makes a legal challenge to the will's validity will be disinherited.






48. A court order to protect a person from further harassment - service of process - or discovery.






49. The rights of a person guaranteed by the state or federal constitutions.






50. A trial lawyer representing the government in a criminal case and the interests of the state in civil matters.