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Business of the Court - definitions

Business of the Court - definitions. 234 Rule 103. Rule 103: Definitions. Advanced com-munication tech-nology: two-way communications such as phones, closed circuit TV, electronic mail Advanced communi-cation technology site: links law enforcement personnel. Rule 103: Definitions:.

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Business of the Court - definitions

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  1. Business of the Court - definitions 234 Rule 103

  2. Rule 103: Definitions • Advanced com-munication tech-nology: two-way communications such as phones, closed circuit TV, electronic mail • Advanced communi-cation technology site: links law enforcement personnel

  3. Rule 103: Definitions: • Affiant: responsible person who swears on oath that facts are true • Bail: security guaranteeing return for court appearance • Capital case: death penalty • Clerk of Courts: maintains criminal records • Collateral: money posted for summary case • Criminal proceedings: includes court and all actions enforcing penal (criminal) laws

  4. Rule 103: Definitions • Indictment: grand jury approval of criminal charges • Information: formal, written accusation • Issuing authority: district magistrate • Law Enforcement Officer: power to en-force laws within employment • Ordinance: local law • Penal Laws: criminal laws

  5. Rule 103: Definitions • Police Officer: power to arrest for criminal activity • Sealed Verdict: un-animously agreed upon by jury, signed, and sealed • Summary Case: for violation of summary offenses – 90 days / $300 - $500

  6. Rule 103: Rules • Voir Dire: process of examining and in-terrogating pro-spective jurors

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