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Today's Terms
Civil Action
Definition:
A case brought for determination enforcement or protection of a right, or redress; or prevention of a wrong; every action other than a criminal action.
Docket number
Definition:
A nine character court reference number which identifies a criminal court case. The first two digits indicate the year in which the case was filed.
Trial
Definition:
A court proceeding during which a judge or jury decides whether a person is guilty or not guilty of the charges against him or her.
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