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A lawyer appointed by the President in each judicial district to prosecute and defend cases for the federal government. The U.S. Attorney employs a staff of Assistant U.S. Attorneys who appear as the government's attorneys in individual cases.
- Browse Related Terms: In loco, locus, Per diem, Sine die, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney (or federal prosecutor)
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The chief federal prosecutor for each judicial district.
- Browse Related Terms: Assimilative Crimes Act, Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), Bail Reform Act of 1984, Community defender organization, Controlled substance, Criminal docket, Criminal Justice Act (CJA), Federal public defender organization, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, jurisdiction, Local rules, Panel attorney, Pretrial Services Officer, U.S. Attorney, U.S. District Court Judge, U.S. Magistrate Judge
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The U.S. Constitution (including its amendments) establishes the basic structure and functions of the federal government. The first ten amendments to the Constitution are referred to as the Bill of Rights. The Constitution grants certain specified rights, often called constitutional rights, to the American people. It also places limits on the powers and activities of our federal and state governments.
- Browse Related Terms: Alibi defense, Bail, Brady material, Criminal record, Detention hearing, Discovery, Excludable time, Motion, Physical evidence, Pretrial conference/status hearing, Pretrial proceedings, Reciprocal discovery, Reports of examinations and tests, Speedy Trial Act, U.S. Constitution
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A federal judge appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to handle criminal and civil matters at the district court level. A U.S. District Court Judge is appointed for life.
- Browse Related Terms: Assimilative Crimes Act, Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), Bail Reform Act of 1984, Community defender organization, Controlled substance, Criminal docket, Criminal Justice Act (CJA), Federal public defender organization, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, jurisdiction, Local rules, Panel attorney, Pretrial Services Officer, U.S. Attorney, U.S. District Court Judge, U.S. Magistrate Judge
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A judicial officer appointed by the judges of a U.S. district court and authorized to perform a variety of tasks in criminal and civil cases.
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An agency of the Justice Department, charged with providing courtroom security in federal district courts, apprehending federal fugitives, transporting federal prisoners, and supervising the Justice Department's Witness Security Program.
- Browse Related Terms: Arrest, Attorney General, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), Bureau of Prisons, Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal crime, Justice Department, Search warrant, U.S. Marshal's Service, U.S. Postal Inspectors, U.S. Secret Service
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U.S. Postal Service inspectors who investigate offenses involving the use of the mails.
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A federal law enforcement agency charged with protecting the President and other public officials and investigating alleged violations of certain federal currency laws, such as counterfeiting and theft of government checks. The Secret Service is part of the Treasury Department.
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The Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 established the U.S. Sentencing Commission as an independent commission in the judicial branch of the government. The Commission's task is to develop sentencing policies and practices for use in the federal courts.
- Browse Related Terms: Adjusted offense level, Adjustment, Base offense level, Criminal history category, Departure, Fine, Guidelines Manual, Parole, Sentencing range, Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, Substantial assistance, U.S. Sentencing Commission
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An officer of the Justice Department responsible for supervising the administration of bankruptcy cases, estates, and trustees; monitoring plans and disclosure statements; monitoring creditors' committees; monitoring fee applications; and performing other statutory duties. Compare, bankruptcy administrator.
- Browse Related Terms: bankruptcy administrator, bankruptcy administrators, Chief Judge, Clerk of Court, party in interest, standing trustee, U.S. trustee, u.s. trustees
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Supervise the administration of bankruptcy cases and trustee; relieve bankruptcy judges of routine administrative matters, such as appointing case trustees, naming creditors committee members, and conducting meetings of creditors; appointed by the Attorney General of the United States for five-year terms.
- Browse Related Terms: bankruptcy administrator, bankruptcy administrators, Chief Judge, Clerk of Court, party in interest, standing trustee, U.S. trustee, u.s. trustees
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A lawyer appointed by the President in each judicial district to prosecute and defend cases for the federal government.
- Browse Related Terms: In loco, locus, Per diem, Sine die, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney (or federal prosecutor)
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enforce the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
- Browse Related Terms: Civil procedure, Code of Professional Responsibility, Headnote, Non sequitur, Nunc pro tunc, Secundum regulam, Sentence Report, U.S. Marshal (or bailiff)
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Where above mentioned.
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Beyond; outside of; in excess of.
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Beyond power; beyond or exceeding legal power or authority.
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Microfiche which can hold 1,000 documents/sheet as opposed to the normal 270.
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Universal messaging system.
- Browse Related Terms: BBS (Bulletin Board System), compression, database, Electronic Mail/Email, ESI Audio Systems, ESI Communication Systems, ESI Data Retention Archival Systems, ESI Email Systems, ESI IM Systems, Instant Messaging (IM), Raw Relational Database, Repository for Electronic Records, SHA-1, Thread, UMS, Windows Swap (Page) File