|
Guardian ad litem
In Utah State Court proceedings, a lawyer appointed by a court to look after the interests of an infant, child or incompetent person during court proceedings.
Quash
Money awarded to an injured person, over and above the measurable value of the injury, in order to punish the person who hurt him.
Commutation
The change of a punishment from a greater degree to a lesser degree, as from death to life imprisonment. In Utah the Board of Pardons may do this
Rest
1) the person who is the subject of a petition, 2) the prevailing party in a court case against whom an appeal is taken.
presentence report
An investigation conducted at the request of the court after a person has been found guilty of a crime. The purpose is to provide the court with extensive background information to determine the appropriate sentence. On felonies, usually done by the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Probation & Parole (AP & P).
Unlawful detainer
A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession.
Moot
A moot point is one that need not be decided, due to a change of circumstances.
presentment
In felony cases, the first appearance before a judge at which the defendant is formally notified of the charges and a date is set for a preliminary hearing. No plea is entered at this stage. If, after the preliminary hearing, the case is bound over to the District Court, the defendant will enter a plea during arraignment in District Court. (Presentment is often incorrectly called arraignment.)
|
Did You Know?