Out of court statements made by third parties. Hearsay is usually not admissible as evidence in court, but there are exceptions.

An individual who meets the indigency standard of the Poverty Guidelines for Earnings. If the court finds a person to be indigent, the court must appoint a public defender or other attorney to represe [..]

Terms are specifically for use in Wisconsin and Dane County legal systems and may not be accurate for other jurisdictions. This glossary defines a number of legal terms in common use that generally ar [..]

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Adolescent Alcohol/Drug Abuse Intervention Program

A chronological summary of all official records and recorded documents affecting the title to a parcel of real property.

1. A partner in a crime. 2. A person who knowingly and voluntarily participates with another in a criminal activity.

1. A statement of acceptance of responsibility. 2. The short declaration at the end of a legal paper showing that the paper was properly executed and acknowledged.

A court judgment determining a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial.

Adult Community Services (Division of DCDHS)