CRIMINAL

2. To delete or cancel.
4. To stop or end an order,To nullify or make void a bench warrant or an order.
6. A hearing presentation of facts and evidence to the court to decide an issue.
7. Law enacted by the Legislature and published as the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.)
8. A subpoena order to a witness to produce documents.
10. The jury selection phase of a trial; a preliminary examination of a prospective juror by a judge or lawyer to decide whether the prospect is qualified and suitable to serve on a jury.
11. Although this proceeding is not available in Arizona, it is the process by which the record of a criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed. See “Set Aside”.
14. (“Now for then”) Used in minute entries to give retroactive effect to acts as though they had been done previously. Usually used to correct an oversight or error.

1. To return a case to a lower court or grand jury with instructions for further proceedings.
2. To forbid the use of evidence at a trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
3. The exercise of judicial power within certain geographic, monetary or subject matter limits. Example: Justice courts and municipal (City) courts, statewide, have authority to adjudicate all traffic violations.
5. The county, city, judicial district or geographical area over which a certain court has power to exercise jurisdiction. Example: Justice Courts adjudicate all traffic violations occurring in county areas, and each justice court has venue within its precinct boundaries. Municipal courts adjudicate traffic violations occurring within its city limits.
9. 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.
12. Damages in excess of actual damages incurred by a plaintiff and awarded as a measure of punishment for a defendant’s wrongful and malicious acts.
13. A temporary stop or delay in a judicial proceeding.