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17 Cards in this Set
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Arraignment |
The reading of the accusatory pleading to the defendant, delivering a copy to the defendant in some cases and asking the defendant if he/she pleads guilty or not guilty |
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Bail |
A sum of money or other form for security given to the Court in exchange for the release of the accused from custody and a guarantee that the accused will appear in court |
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Cited & Released |
A citation is issued for an offense that gives the accused a time and date to appear for arraignment and the accused signs promising to appear and remains at liberty until arraignment |
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Concurrent Sentence |
Sentences that run together during the time that the periods overlap e.g. sentences of 10 years and 5 years equal a total of 10 years served |
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Consecutive Sentence |
Two or more sentences served continuously one right after the other e.g. sentences of 10 years and 5 years equal to a total of 15 years served. Sentences that run together during the time that the periods overlap |
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Conviction |
The determination of guilt based on a plea, a jury verdict, or a finding or a judicial offier |
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Correctable Violations (Fix-It Tickets) |
The traffic citation will indicate if violation if correctable. If you show proof and pay transaction fee court dismisses relevant charge |
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Courtesy Notice |
computer generated notice sent for traffic violations to advise a driver of their options |
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Held to Answer |
To make a finding at a preliminary hearing that sufficient evidence exists to require trial in Superior court on the charges made against defendant |
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Magistrate |
All judges are magistrates to determine if there is enough evidence to hold the defendant to answer in trial court |
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Preliminary Hearing |
A hearing in front of a magistrate to determine if there is enough evidence to hold the defendant to answer in the trial court |
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Probation |
The suspension of the imposition or execution of a sentence and the order of conditional and revocable release in the community under supervision of probation office |
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Revocation |
Act of voiding of canceling something usually probation of driver's license |
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Search Warrants |
A written order issued by magistrate and directed to a peace officer, commanding officer to search for personal property and bring it before the magistrate |
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Verdict |
Final decision or findings of a jury |
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Warrant- Arrest |
A warrant of arrest is written order, normally issued by a magistrate, directing any peace officer to arrest a designated person charged with a crime and bring him before judgement/ magistrate |
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Warrant- Bench |
Bench warrant is the process used to bring a non-appearing defendant before the court when his or her personal presence is required |
