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A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court
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The attorney representing the defendant in a lawsuit or criminal prosecution
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A court official who keeps order in the courtroom and handles various errands for the judge and clerk.
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The government's attorney in a criminal case.
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A group of citizens called to hear a trial of a criminal prosecution or a lawsuit, and decide guilt or innocence or determine the prevailing party in a lawsuit and amount to be paid.
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A member of the jury selected to lead the jury's deliberations and act as its spokesperson. Appointed by other jurors or appointed by the judge.
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A person employed to transcribe speech from legal proceedings.
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The party sued in a civil lawsuit or charged with a crime in a criminal prosecution.
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A person who testifies under oath in a trial with first-hand or expert evidence useful in a lawsuit.
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The party that initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint with the clerk of the court against the defendant.
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The questioning of prospective jurors by a judge and attorneys in court. Used to determine if any juror is biased.
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The decision of a jury after a trial, which must be accepted by the trial judge to be final.
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A professional who provides administrative and operational support to a judge or court.
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A person appointed to supervise offenders who are on probation.
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A body of citizens, typically 12 in number, convened to investigate potential criminal activity and decide if there is enough evidence to accuse someone of a felony.
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What an accused criminal defendant recieves if found not guilty.
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To ask a higher court to reverse the decision of a trial court after final judgement or other legal ruling.
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The hearing in which a person charged with a crime has their first appearance before a judge after preliminaries are taken care of.
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The result of a criminal trial where the defendant is found guilty.
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The opportunity for the attorney to ask questions in court of a witness who has testified on behalf of the opposing party.
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The first questioning of a witness during a trial or deposition.
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A charge of a felony voted by a grand jury based upon a proposed charge, witnesses' testimony, and other evidence presented by the public prosecutor.
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The termination of a trial before its normal conclusion because of a procedural error, statements by a witness, judge or attorney which prejudice a jury, a deadlock by a jury's failure to reach a verdict, or failure to complete a trial within the time set
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A formal request made to a court for a specific ruling, order, or judgment.
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A lawyer's protest about the legal propriety of a question which has been asked of a witness by the opposing attorney, with the purpose of making the trial judge decide if the question can be asked.
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A higher court or authority overturning a prior decision, ruling, or an objection.
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A judge agrees with an objection made during a trial.
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A generic term for any judge of a court, or anyone officially performing a judge's functions.
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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.
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A public official, primarily serving as the registrar, recorder, and custodian of all court records and documents for the district courts.
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An elected or appointed official responsible for maintaining records and managing administrative duties within a county.
