2 Terms
Contributors in Courts
Courts
panel
Legal services; Courts
(1) In appellate cases, a group of judges (usually three) assigned to decide the case; (2) In the jury selection process, the group of potential jurors.
arraignment
Legal services; Courts
A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
reverse
Legal services; Courts
When an appellate court sets aside the decision of a lower court because of an error. A reversal is often followed by a remand.
discovery
Legal services; Courts
Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
probation officers (or pretrial services officers)
Legal services; Courts
Screen applicants for pretrial release and monitor convicted offenders released under court supervision.
clerk of court
Legal services; Courts
An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court ...
