When a jury or court finds the defendant "not guilty," the defendant is "acquitted."

Usually someone trained in sexual assault and legal issues who offers support and assistance to sexual assault survivors. An advocate may work for the prosecutor or at a community based agency.

A sworn statement of the facts as you know them to be.

Not named or identified

An order issued by the court that orders a person to stop doing certain things that "harass" another person.

A lawyer

Permission.

A court employee who maintains order in the courtroom.

The property or money given in assurance that the defendant will appear in court.

The money paid to a bond company so that they will pay the bail for a person. The bond price is usually 10% of the bail amount.