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- 2. One who has the legal authority and duty to care for another's person or property, esp. because of the other's infancy, incapacity, or disability.
- 5. A formal written request presented to a court or other official body.
- 8. A long term order issued by a judge to offer protection from domestic violence.
- 9. A serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
- 11. bond in which the full amount of the bond is deposited in your office either by the defendant or surety. RCr 4.00(b).
- 12. A written statement setting out the legal contentions of a party in litigation, esp. on appeal; a document prepared by counsel as the basis for arguing a case, consisting of legal and factual arguments and the authorities in support of them.
- 13. a child whose health or welfare is harmed or threatened with harm when a parent, guardian, or person in a position of trust inflicts or allows to be inflicted upon the child physical or emotional injury.
- 14. French for "to speak the truth." The process through which potential jurors from the venire are questioned by either the judge or a lawyer to determine their suitability for jury service. Also the preliminary questioning of witnesses (especially experts) to determine their competence to testify. See, e.g. Peretz v. United States, 501 U.S. 923 (1991).
- 15. voluntary declaration of facts written down and sworn to by the declarant before an officer authorized to administer oaths.
- 16. A person or institution that has charge or custody (of a child, property, papers, or other valuables).
- 19. A body of 12 people who are chosen to sit permanently for at least a month — and sometimes a year — and who, in ex parte proceedings, decide whether to issue indictments.
- 22. At trial, impeachment is the process of attacking the accuracy of witnesses' testimony. For example, if a witness's testimony at trial contradicts their earlier sworn statements, one or both parties might bring up the sworn statement to impeach their testimony.
- 23. The criminal offense of failing to appear in court after having been released on bail.
- 24. includes physical injury, serious physical injury, sexual abuse, assault, or fear thereof between family members or members of an unmarried couple. KRS 403.715, 403.720.
- 26. A written promise to pay or do some act if certain circumstances occur or a certain time elapses.
- 27. A writ or order commanding a person to appear before a court or other tribunal, subject to a penalty for failing to comply.
- 29. A solemn declaration, accompanied by a swearing to God or a revered person or thing, that one's statement is true or that one will be bound to a promise.
- 31. A subpoena ordering the witness to appear in court and to bring specified documents, records, or things.
- 33. A witness's out-of-court testimony that is reduced to writing (usually by a court reporter) for later use in court or for discovery purposes.
- 34. A defendant charged with his or her first or second offense under KRS 218A.1415 may enter a deferred prosecution program for a maximum of 2 years. Successful completion results in charges being dismissed and sealed.
- 35. A child accused of committing acts which, if committed by an adult, would not be a crime. Includes noncriminal forms of juvenile behavior, such as running away from home, skipping class, tobacco offenses or exhibiting beyond-control behaviors at home or at school.
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- 1. In criminal law, a hearing to determine if a person charged with a felony (a serious crime punishable by a term in the state prison) should be tried for the crime charged, based on whether there is substantial evidence that he/she committed the crime.
- 3. A crime that is less serious than a felony and is usually punishable by fine, penalty, forfeiture, or confinement (usually for a brief term) in a place other than prison (such as a county jail).
- 4. bond in which the defendant or surety pledges real property, located in Kentucky, instead of cash to guarantee the defendant’s appearance.
- 6. Latin for "you have the body." Habeas Corpus is a writ of inquiry designed to affect the speedy release of a person illegally deprived of his liberty. The writ is commonly used when a person is seeking to be released on bail or when a prisoner is challenging extradition or detainer proceedings.
- 7. bond given to a court by a criminal defendant's surety to guarantee that the defendant will duly appear in court in the future and, if the defendant is jailed, to obtain the defendant's release from confinement. Also known as an Appearance Bond.
- 10. Emergency order entered for the removal of a child when is in imminent danger per KRS 620.020.
- 15. A proceeding undertaken to have a decision reconsidered by a higher authority; esp., the submission of a lower court's or agency's decision to a higher court for review and possible reversal.
- 17. A group of persons selected according to law and given the power to decide questions of fact and return a verdict in the case submitted to them.
- 18. The formal written accusation of a crime, made by a grand jury and presented to a court for prosecution against the accused person.
- 20. An accused person's formal response of “guilty,” “not guilty,” or “no contest” to a criminal charge.
- 21. A formal written request presented to a court or other official body.
- 25. The removal of a charge or conviction (esp. for a first offense) from a person's criminal record.
- 28. The judicial procedure by which a testamentary document is established to be a valid will; the proving of a will to the satisfaction of the court.
- 30. A child who is accused of committing a felony, misdemeanor, or violation which, if committed by an adult, would be a crime.
- 32. A child, other than an abused or neglected child, who is under improper care, custody, control or guardianship that is not due to an intentional act of the parent, guardian, or person exercising custodial control or supervision of the child.