Bringing a defendant before a judicial officer to allow him or her to hear the charges that were filed and make a plea.

A person assigned by a sheriff or marshal to provide security to the court

A legal dispute brought to a court for resolution

An official copy of a particular document from a case file that is notated as a true, complete, and authentic representation of the original document.

A ticket issued by an officer for violating a traffic statute. Top

A person appointed by the court that is given the power to hear and made decisions concerning certain legal matters.

A case in which evidence is introduced by both parties.

The determination of guilt based on a plea, jury, verdict, or a finding of a judicial officer.

A judge or body of judges whose task is to hear cases and administer justice. Top

A trial in which there is no jury and in which a judicial officer determines both the issues of fact and the law in a case.