Court Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. court order requiring a person to appear in court to give testimony or provide evidence
  2. 4. party against whom a claim or charge is brought
  3. 7. legal proceeding to determine if there is sufficient probable cause to hold the accused for trial
  4. 8. process of a witness being questioned by the opposing party
  5. 10. trial in which a judge hears the case and decides guilt of the accused without a jury
  6. 11. trial deemed invalid because of a fundamental error in procedure, such as misconduct or a hung jury
  7. 12. legal judgment stating a person accused of a crime has been found guilty
  8. 13. hearing in which a person charged with a crime is informed of the charges, enters a plea and is advised of constitutional rights
  9. 14. request by defense or prosecution to have a higher court resolve a dispute with a decision
  10. 15. law formed by past court decisions
  11. 16. formal statement given by a witness under oath
  12. 17. procedure in which the prosecutor and defense attorney question potential jurors to pick a jury
  13. 19. any judicial decision ending a criminal proceeding (acquittal, conviction or dismissal)
  14. 20. delay or postponement of a court hearing
  15. 25. court order requiring an accused person (who is not already in custody) to appear in court
  16. 27. agreement between defendant and prosecutor where defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for concessions
  17. 28. sworn testimony of a witness taken outside of court in the presence of prosecution and defense attorneys
  18. 31. written, sworn statement
  19. 33. civil lawsuit in which a large group sues
  20. 34. jury unable to reach a verdict because of disagreement
Down
  1. 1. protest or argument made concerning the activity of the opposing party in court
  2. 3. release, prior to trial, of an accused person under certain conditions; also refers to the money provided as a condition of release
  3. 5. government attorney who represents the interests of the public in court proceedings against people accused of crimes
  4. 6. compensation a convicted offender is ordered to pay to the victim
  5. 9. final judicial decision
  6. 12. reduction of the sentence of a convicted criminal
  7. 18. threshold which must be reached in order to have a claim legally established as fact
  8. 21. person or party who initiates a lawsuit
  9. 22. formal accusation filed by prosecution
  10. 23. when a court official disqualifies or withdraws him or herself from a case due to questions regarding bias
  11. 24. legal judgment stating a person accused of a crime cannot be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
  12. 26. formal statement made by or on behalf of a defendant stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge
  13. 29. formal request made to a judge for an order or judgment
  14. 30. when a defendant represents him or herself rather than having a defense attorney
  15. 32. formal accusation initiating a criminal case