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Evidence
Testimony, records, documents, material objects, or other things presented at a trial to prove the existence or nonexistence of a fact.
Domicile
That place where a person has his true and permanent home. A person may have several residences, but only one domicile
Interlocutory appeal
An appeal to an appellate court of a temporary or provisional order of a trial court. The appellate court is not required to hear the appeal
Guardian
A guardian has the authority to consent, on behalf of an infant, child or incompetent, to marriage, enlistment in the armed forces, or major medical, surgical, or psychiatric treatment. Includes legal custody
Affidavit
written and sworn statement witnessed by a notary public or another official possessing the authority to administer oaths. Affidavits may be admitted into evidence.
Interstate compact
A contract between member states to supervise juveniles on probation or parole, and to return delinquent juveniles who have escaped or nondelinquent juveniles who have run away, from one state to another
Bench warrant
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
Appellate court
A court that hears appeals from a lower court
Privileged communications
Confidential communications to certain persons that are protected by law against any disclosure, including forced disclosure in legal proceedings. Communications between lawyer and client, physician and patient, psychotherapist and patient, priest, minister or rabbi and penitent are typically privileged.
Conviction
In a criminal case, a finding that the defendant is guilty.
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