The ABCs of CourtVersión en línea Type the answer to the question, fill in the blank or appropriate word that matches the definition. Hint: the answer must start with the given letter of the alphabet. Not case sensitive. This activity is for high school students. por Arizona Bar Foundation A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Starts with A A written statement of fact, signed and sworn to in front of a notary or a person who has the right to administer an oath. Starts with B Money or other form of security the judge requires to be held by the court to ensure that a criminal defendant, released while awaiting trial, will be in court for the trial. Starts with C A decision by the judge or a verdict by the jury determining that a person charged with a criminal offense is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Starts with D The person or entity sued in a civil case or accused in a criminal case. Starts with E To be released or cleared of charges, to acquit. Starts with F A crime that is more serious than a misdemeanor and is usually punishable by imprisonment. Starts with G A group of 16 to 23 citizens who usually serve a term of not more than 120 days to hear or investigate charges of criminal behavior. Their indictment, called a true bill, leads to a court trial of the person charged. Starts with H The formal examination of a cause before a judge. Starts with I A formal, written accusation by a grand jury charging that a person or business committed a specific crime. Starts with J The court that is in charge depending on the geographic area, type of case, or amount of money involved. Starts with K The awareness of a fact or circumstance. Starts with L Provision that regulates the conduct of society, primarily generated by the legislative branch of government. Starts with M A request to a judge seeking a specific ruling or court order. Starts with N Discussion in order to arrive at an agreement. Starts with O A pledge, promise, or declaration to provide true information in court or in an affidavit. Starts with P Someone who brings an action, such as a complaint. Starts with Q Latin for "something for something". A favor done for something in return. Starts with R The second questioning of a witness by the side that called the witness. Starts with S An order to compel someone to come to a court at a certain date and time; there are penalties if that person does not come to court. Starts with T Statements made by witnesses who have taken an oath or affirmed that they will tell the truth. Starts with U Not lawful; illegal. Starts with V Formal decision of a trial jury. Starts with W A person who gives testimony regarding what they saw or heard.
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