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complaint room
See ECAB.
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acquittal
A verdict at the end of a case, in which the defendant is found not guilty.
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ada
Abbreviation for Assistant District Attorney. See also Assistant District Attorney.
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adjourn
To suspend a proceeding to a later time and perhaps different place.
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adjournment in contemplation of dismissal
A conditional dismissal of a case pending law-abiding behavior of the defendant. An ACD case may be restored to the court's calendar if the defendant commits any new crimes. A defendant is n [..]
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affiant
One who makes an affidavit.
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affidavit
A written statement of facts, signed under penalty of perjury, submitted in the course of a legal proceeding. See also corroborating affidavit.
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arraignment
An early stage in the criminal justice process, occurring after an arrest. The defendant is brought before a judge and informed of the charges pending against him or her. If applicable, bail is set. [..]
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arraignment court part
The location in which defendants are arraigned. In Manhattan, the majority of defendants are arraigned within 24 hours of their arrest. Defendants are initially arraigned in Criminal Court on the fe [..]
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bail
Cash or bond posted by a defendant as collateral to ensure that he or she returns to court on a future date.
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