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Subject : law
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1. A written accusation alleging a defendant has committed an offense. Includes a citation - an indictment - information - and statement of charges.






2. The court officer responsible for choosing the panel of persons to serve as potential jurors for a particular court term.






3. An aggravated unlawful assault in which there is threat to do bodily harmwithout justification or excuse by use of any instrument calculated to do serious bodily harm or cause death.






4. The first examination of a witness by the counsel who called the witness to testify.






5. 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.






6. 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.






7. That quality of evidence which tends to influence the trier of fact because of its logical connection with the issue.






8. A foundation or basis; points relied on.






9. An agreement by attorneys on both sides of a civil or criminal case about some aspect of the case; e.g. - to extend the time to answer - to adjourn the trial date - or to admit certain facts at the trial.






10. A written order issued by a court directing a sheriff or peace officer to take custody of and bring before the court: 1) A witness who fails to comply with a subpoena - 2) a party who fails to comply with a court order in a civil action - or 3) a mat






11. Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.






12. To advise or caution. For example the Court may caution or admonish counsel for wrong practices.






13. Another hearing of a civil or criminal case by the same court in which the case was originally heard.






14. A lawsuit - litigation - or action. Any question - civil or criminal - litigated or contested before a court of justice.






15. 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.






16. Member of the jury.






17. A court having jurisdiction to hear appeals and review a trial court's procedure.






18. To confine in jail.






19. A court's recognition of the truth of basic facts without formal evidence.






20. The illegal taking of an automobile without intent to deprive the owner permanently of the vehicle - often involving reckless driving.






21. 1. Arrest record. A written account listing all the instances in which a person has been arrested. 2. A form completed by a police officer when a person is arrested.






22. A sentence of imprisonment to a specified minimum and maximum period of time -specifically authorized by statute - subject to termination by a parole board or other authorized agency after the prisoner has served the minimum term.






23. The person to whom property rights or power are transferred by another - a grantee.






24. A ruling by the court against the party making the objection.






25. Refers to courts that are limited in the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear. For example - traffic violations generally are heard by limited jurisdiction courts.






26. A legal doctrine by which acts of the opposing parties are compared to determine the liability of each party to the other - making each liable only for his or her percentage of fault.






27. Ruling or order issued by the judge granting the party's request.






28. Recovery of land or rental property from another by legal process.






29. A form of legal co-ownership of property (also known as survivor ship ). At the death of one co-owner - the surviving co-owner becomes sole owner of the property.






30. A building or structure used to house alleged criminals and/or convicted criminals of local area crimes.






31. The voluntary transfer - by a debtor - of all property to a trustee for thebenefit of all of his or her creditors.






32. Requirement that police tell a suspect in their custody of his or her constitutional rights before they question him or her: specifically - the right to remain silent; that any statement made may be used against him or her; the right to an attorney;






33. List of cases scheduled for hearing in court.






34. The judgment formally pronounced by the court or judge upon the defendant after his or her conviction by imposing a punishment to be inflicted either in the form of a fine - incarceration or probation.






35. The closure of court records to inspection - except to the parties.






36. In criminal trial - a witness whose testimony is crucial to either the defense or prosecution.






37. Supervised release of a prisoner before the expiration of his or her sentence.






38. A court-ordered allowance that one spouse pays the other spouse for maintenance and support while they areeither separated - pending suit for divorce - or after they are divorced.






39. Notifying a person that he or she has been named as a party to a lawsuit or has been accused of some offense. Process consists of a summons - citation or warrant - to which a copy of the complaint is attached.






40. Evidence that can be legally and properly introduced in a civil or criminal trial.






41. Public official charged with duty to make inquiry into the causes and circumstances of any death which occurs through violence or suddenly - with marks of suspicion.






42. A claim by codefendant or co-plaintiffs against each other and not against persons on the opposite side of the lawsuit.






43. A person appointed by will or by law to assume responsibility for incompetent adults or minor children.






44. Opportunity for the side that opened the case to offer limited response to evidence presented during the rebuttal by the opposing side.






45. Attested as being true or an exact reproduction.






46. The doctrine that the government - state or federal - is immune to lawsuit unless it gives its consent.






47. To hold a person for trial on bond (bail) or in jail. If the judicial official conducting a hearing finds probable cause to believe the accused committed a crime - the official will bind over the accused - normally by setting bail for the accused's a






48. 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.'






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






50. An undisclosed person who confidentially discloses material information of a crime to the police - which is usually done in exchange for a reward or special treatment.