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Direct evidence
Evidence in the form of testimony from a witness who actually saw, heard, or touched the subject of interrogation.
Court reporter
A court official who records testimony and arguments, and transcribes it into a permanent record of all court proceedings.
Calendar
A court's list of cases for arraignment, hearing, trial or arguments.
Extradition
The surrender by one state to another of an individual accused or convicted of an offense outside its own territory, and within the territorial jurisdiction of the other.
Hung jury
A jury that cannot agree on a final verdict. If a jury is hung, the court declares a mistrial and the case may be re-tried.
Custody
The right to or responsibility for a child's care and control, carrying with it the duty of providing food, shelter, medical care, education and discipline.
Commit
To send a person to prison or jail in criminal proceedings, or to another institution in civil cases by authority of a court.
Malfeasance
Unlawful conduct.
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