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A
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court.
Financial support ordered by the court for one spouse after a divorce.
A request to a higher court to review a lower court’s decision.
The first court appearance where formal criminal charges are read to the defendant.
The process of dividing marital property and debts during a divorce.
B
Money paid to secure the temporary release of a defendant awaiting trial.
A legal process for individuals or businesses that cannot repay their debts.
The obligation to prove one’s assertion in a legal case; typically on the prosecution.
C
A legal term defining the rights and responsibilities of parents regarding their child’s care.
Court-ordered payments by one parent to support their child’s needs.
A non-criminal legal dispute between individuals or organizations.
The legal document that begins a lawsuit, stating the plaintiff’s claims.
Behavior that disrespects the authority of the court, punishable by fines or jail.
A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.
A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.
Questioning of a witness by the opposing attorney during a trial.
A legal process to change an existing custody order due to changed circumstances.
D
Monetary compensation awarded to a person who has suffered loss or injury.
The person or party accused or sued in a court case.
A lawyer who represents a person accused of a crime.
Sworn testimony given outside of court, recorded for use in trial.
The pre-trial phase where both parties exchange evidence and information.
The final order from the court officially ending a marriage.
The court’s schedule or record of pending cases.
The offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
E
All property, assets, and debts owned by an individual at death.
A person appointed to manage and distribute a deceased person’s estate.
F
A serious crime that typically carries a sentence of more than one year in prison.
G
A court order allowing money to be taken from wages to pay a debt or judgment.
A person appointed to represent the best interests of a child in court.
H
A court proceeding where arguments or evidence are presented to a judge.
I
A court order that requires someone to do or stop doing a specific act.
J
The official decision or ruling by a court in a lawsuit.
The authority of a court to hear and decide a particular case.
L
The process of resolving disputes through the court system.
M
A voluntary process where a neutral third party helps disputing sides reach an agreement.
A less serious crime, usually punishable by fines or up to one year in jail.
A formal request made to the court for a ruling or order.
N
Failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to another person.
An official authorized to witness and certify documents.
P
Conditional release of a prisoner before the full sentence is served.
The person or party who initiates a lawsuit.
An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge for a reduced sentence.
A legal document granting someone authority to act on another’s behalf.
The court-supervised process of settling a deceased person’s estate.
R
A court order preventing one person from contacting or approaching another.
S
A mutual agreement to resolve a case without going to trial.
The time limit within which a legal action must be filed.
A legal order requiring someone to appear in court or produce documents.
T
A formal statement given by a witness under oath.
V
The final decision made by a judge or jury in a case.
W
A legal document stating how a person’s assets should be distributed after death.