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- 3. a preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or counsel.
- 7. a professional who provides administrative and operational support to a judge or court. Their duties include managing court dockets, scheduling hearings and trials, coordinating with various court personnel, and ensuring smooth courtroom operations. They act as a crucial link between the judge, court staff, attorneys, and other relevant parties.
- 9. an official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc.
- 11. a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
- 16. A mistrial occurs when a jury is unable to reach a verdict and there must be a new trial with a new jury; or there is a serious procedural error or misconduct that would result in an unfair trial, and the judge adjourns the case without a decision on the merits and awards a new trial. a trial rendered invalid through an error in the proceedings.
- 17. the questioning of a witness by the party that has called that witness to give evidence, in order to support the case that is being made.
- 20. a civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.
- 21. a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
- 24. a person employed to transcribe speech from legal proceedings.a journalist who attends court hearings and reports on the proceedings.
- 25. a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
- 27. a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
- 30. a formal accusation by a grand jury that there is enough evidence to bring criminal charges against someone. Essentially, it's the grand jury's formal endorsement of the proposed charges, indicating they believe there's probable cause to proceed with a trial.the written decision of a Grand Jury (signed by the Grand Jury foreperson) that it has heard sufficient evidence from the prosecution to believe that an accused person probably committed a crime and should be indicted
- 31. the formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony already given. the act of the opposing party questioning the witness during a trial.
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- 1. a jury member who acts as the chairman and spokesperson for the jury. S/he is the head juror. He/she is often elected by either the jury or the judge of a civil or criminal case.
- 2. a professional who provides administrative and operational support to a judge or court. Their duties include managing court dockets, scheduling hearings and trials, coordinating with various court personnel, and ensuring smooth courtroom operations. They act as a crucial link between the judge, court staff, attorneys, and other relevant parties.
- 4. a formal protest raised by a party during a trial or hearing, asserting that a legal rule or procedure is being violated. It's a way to challenge the admissibility of evidence, the manner of questioning, or the conduct of the opposing side.
- 5. a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
- 6. an elected county official who is responsible for local elections and maintaining public records.Acts as a recorder and custodian of important public records, including all bonds, deeds, birth and death certificates, assumed names and livestock brands, ensuring that records are maintained in a secure, archival manner. Issues marriage licenses. Services as chief elections officer in most counties.
- 8. formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
- 10. a judge agrees with an objection made during a trial.it means the judge has ruled in favor of the objection, and the question or evidence being objected to is typically excluded. Essentially, the judge is saying the objection is valid and the matter is not permissible under the rules of evidence or procedure.
- 12. reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority. a higher court has reversed a previous court's decision or ruling, effectively invalidating it as a precedent. It can also refer to a judge rejecting an attorney's objection during a trial, allowing the evidence or question to be presented.
- 13. make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public.apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.an application to a higher court for a decision to be reversed.
- 14. a formal request made to a court for a specific ruling, order, or judgment.the action or process of moving or being moved.
- 15. public official responsible for maintaining records and managing the administrative functions of a district, often within a court system. They serve as the custodian of court records, issue official documents, and may also handle jury selection and other administrative tasks. In essence, they are the central point of contact for information and paperwork related to the district's legal proceedings.
- 18. a formal court hearing in a criminal case where the defendant is officially informed of the charges against them and enters a plea.
- 19. a person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone.a lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court.
- 22. a professional in the criminal justice system who supervises individuals released from prison on parole, ensuring they adhere to the terms of their release and helping them reintegrate into society. They act as a bridge between the correctional system and the community, working to balance public safety with the rehabilitation of offenders.
- 23. a group of citizens, typically 12, who are convened to investigate potential criminal activity and decide whether there is enough evidence to formally indict someone for a felony offense. It's a preliminary step in the criminal justice process, and their decision to indict, known as a "true bill," allows a case to proceed to trial.
- 26. a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged.
- 28. a decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
- 29. an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.