Free Court Legal Terms - Arizona

Legal Terms
A.R.S. ACQUITTAL ADJUDICATE Arizona Revised Statues; laws of Arizona. Finding a criminal defendant not guilty of the charges against him/her. To decide or settle something in a legal setting. A voluntary statement or declaration of facts which has been written down and confirmed under oath. An assertion, declaration, or statement which is made in a pleading by one of the parties to the action, and tells what that party intends to prove. Change in legal document. legal process used to ask a higher court to review a lower court's decision. The party appealing a judgment or decision. The party against whom the appeal is taken. Case proceeding in which the defendant is brought before the court to answer to the charges by entering a plea of guilty or not guilty.

AFFIDAVIT

ALLEGATION

AMENDMENT APPEAL APPELLANT APPELLEE ARRAIGNMENT

ATTORNEY AT LAW Individual who is admitted to the State Bar of Arizona, and thus may represent clients in legal proceedings.

BAIL

Monetary sum which can be assessed by a judge to insure that a criminal defendant, who is being released prior to trial, will in fact appear in court on the trial date. An action being resolved through the use of the court system. The first pleading in a case filed by the plaintiff. It alleges the material facts and legal theories to support the plaintiff's claim against the defendant. The person or party accused. The regular course of administration through the courts of justice, under the protection of the law and U.S. Constitution, enabling every person to have a fair and impartial trial or hearing. A fact presented in court through the testimony of a witness, an object, or written documents. A document or object, which is offered in evidence during a trial or hearing. The act in making up a list of jurors who have been selected for the trial of a particular case. A writ or order by a court which requires a party to refrain from doing a particular thing or commanding that the party perform a particular act. The public officer authorized to preside over, hear and determine causes in a court of law.

CASE COMPLAINT

DEFENDANT DUE PROCESS

EVIDENCE

EXHIBIT IMPANEL

INJUNCTION

JUDGE

JURISDICTION

The legal authority of a court to hear and decide cases; the exercise of judicial power within certain geographic boundaries. Provisions which regulate the conduct of society, primarily generated by the legislature through statutes and sometimes by court decisions. Permitted by law. A legal responsibility or obligation. A classification for offenses which are less serious than felonies; a misdemeanor is punishable by a sentence other that being placed in the custody of the Department of Corrections. An application for a rule or order, made to a court or judge. A pledge, affirmation, or declaration to provide true information. Written application made to the court asking for legal intervention. In a civil action, the party who files the lawsuit; in a criminal case, the state is the plaintiff. Response of a defendant to the charges stated; the plea will usually be "guilty" or "not guilty." Supervisory judge who handles the administrative duties of the court.

LAW

LEGAL LIABILITY MISDEMEANOR

MOTION OATH

PETITION PLAINTIFF

PLEA

PRESIDING JUDGE

PROBABLE CAUSE Sufficient legal reason for arresting a person or searching a premises or item.

PROSECUTION

The act of instituting legal proceedings against someone or something. Attorney representing the citizens of a particular community or the state in a criminal case; this may be the city attorney, county attorney, or attorney general. Punishment imposed by the court in accordance with the range of punishments authorized by statue. Law enacted by the legislature and published as the Arizona Revised Statutes. Legal document issued by the courts to order a person to appear as specified and give testimony and/or bring evidence. Legal document issued by the court which directs the sheriff or other officer to notify the named defendant that a complaint has been filed and that he/she is required to appear and answer the complaint on or before the time and date specified. Statements made by a witness who has taken an oath to tell the truth. Formal presentation of facts to a court or jury in order to reach a legal resolution. Formal decision of a trial jury. Individual who gives testimony regarding what he/she has seen, heard, or otherwise observed.

PROSECUTOR

SENTENCE

STATUTE SUBPOENA

SUMMONS

TESTIMONY

TRIAL VERDICT WITNESS