Across
- 3. A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation for use in court.
- 5. An individual, company or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
- 6. A hearing where the state decides whether to release the individual on bail.
- 7. The means by which a court of law enforces a right, imposes a penalty or makes another court order to impose its will.
- 11. The act of depriving someone of their liberty, in relation to investigating or preventing a crime.
- 12. A hearing in which the purpose is making a judicial ruling such as a judgement or decree.
- 14. The action of calling someone before court for a criminal charge.
- 15. Any material object that plays a role in the litigation.
- 16. The formal finding of fact made by the jury on matters or questions submitted to them by the judge.
- 17. The use of methods such as mediation and arbitration to resolve a dispute instead of litigation.
- 18. The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition for a sum of money to be held until their appearance in court.
- 20. Discussion intended to reach an agreement.
- 21. A person bringing the case against another in a court of law.
Down
- 1. The use of an independent party to settle a dispute.
- 2. A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
- 4. The first part of a trial, where the two sides present their cases as factually as possible.
- 5. A hearing where the judge decides the punishment if the defendant is found guilty in adult court or a hearing where the court decides if the child and family need help and what services should be ordered in a juvenile court.
- 8. Intervention in a dispute to resolve it.
- 9. Prosecution of an individual by a government for committing a public criminal offense.
- 10. A meeting that occurs before the trial begins that tries to resolve some of the legal issues before the trial occurs.
- 13. Stopping someone from being angry or placating them.
- 19. A legal dispute between two or more parties.