Court terms starting with C

17 terms

  1. Capias Latin for "that you take." A capias is a writ issued by a judge requesting that the sheriff take someone into custody, and hold the person until he or she…
  2. capital offense A crime punishable by death. In the federal system, it applies to crimes such as first degree murder, genocide, and treason.
  3. case law The law as laid down in cases that have been decided in the decisions of the courts.
  4. Certificate of Service A section of a court document stating that the filing party served a copy to the opposing party.
  5. Certification Certification means the approval by a certifying official that a labor condition application is complete and does not contain obvious inaccuracies.
  6. Charge The law that the police believe the defendant has broken.
  7. Circumstantial evidence All evidence except eyewitness testimony. One example is physical evidence, such as fingerprints, from which an inference can be drawn.
  8. Citation 1. The written reference to legal authorities, precedents, reported cases, etc., in briefs or other legal documents. 2.
  9. Civil Case A case where the subject is a dispute between private individuals or organizations.
  10. Civil lawsuit A lawsuit brought by individuals, companies or agencies againist other individuals, companies or agencies to obtain relief for injuries suffered, monetary…
  11. Closing argument The closing statement, by counsel or a pro se litigant, to the trier of facts after all parties have concluded their presentation of evidence at trial.
  12. Complaint A written communication primarily expressing a grievance against an insurance company or agent.
  13. Continuance Postponement of a legal proceeding to a later date. Also, adjournment.
  14. Conviction A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  15. Court Docket The court docket in Superior Court is a document prepared by the Prothonotary's Office which lists the paperwork filed with the clerk's office in the…
  16. Crime An act in violation of the penal laws of a state or the United States. A positive or negative act in violation of penal law.
  17. Criminal Case A case where the subject is a violation ofIdaholaw, and where one party is the State and the other party is an individual or organization charged with the…