A written statement of fact, signed and sworn to in front of a notary or a person who has the right to administer an oath.
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B
Money or other form of security the judge requires to be held by the court to ensure that a criminal defendant, released while awaiting trial, will be in court for the trial.
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C
A decision by the judge or a verdict by the jury determining that a person charged with a criminal offense is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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D
The person or entity sued in a civil case or accused in a criminal case.
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E
To be released or cleared of charges, to acquit.
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F
A crime that is more serious than a misdemeanor and is usually punishable by imprisonment.
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G
A group of 16 to 23 citizens who usually serve a term of not more than 120 days to hear or investigate charges of criminal behavior. Their indictment, called a true bill, leads to a court trial of the person charged.
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H
The formal examination of a cause before a judge.
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I
A formal, written accusation by a grand jury charging that a person or business committed a specific crime.
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J
The court that is in charge depending on the geographic area, type of case, or amount of money involved.
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K
The awareness of a fact or circumstance.
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L
Provision that regulates the conduct of society, primarily generated by the legislative branch of government.
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M
A request to a judge seeking a specific ruling or court order.
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N
Discussion in order to arrive at an agreement.
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O
A pledge, promise, or declaration to provide true information in court or in an affidavit.
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P
Someone who brings an action, such as a complaint.
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Q
Latin for "something for something". A favor done for something in return.
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R
The second questioning of a witness by the side that called the witness.
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S
An order to compel someone to come to a court at a certain date and time; there are penalties if that person does not come to court.
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T
Statements made by witnesses who have taken an oath or affirmed that they will tell the truth.
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U
Not lawful; illegal.
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V
Formal decision of a trial jury.
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W
A person who gives testimony regarding what they saw or heard.
