Court Procedures Flashcards
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What is an 'injunction'?
Answer: A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing an act
An injunction is a court order that either commands or prohibits a party from taking a specific action, often to prevent irreparable harm.
What is the role of a 'bailiff' in the courtroom?
Answer: To maintain order and assist the judge and jury
A bailiff is a court officer responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom, escorting prisoners, and assisting the judge and jury.
What does 'in camera' mean in court proceedings?
Answer: A private hearing in the judge's chambers or closed court
In camera refers to a proceeding held in the judge's private chambers or with the public excluded from the courtroom to protect sensitive information.
What is 'standing' in federal court?
Answer: The legal right to bring a lawsuit in court
Standing is a legal requirement that a party must have a sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action being challenged in order to bring a case.
What is the function of a 'grand jury' in the US legal system?
Answer: To determine whether probable cause exists to indict a person for a crime
A grand jury is a group of citizens who review evidence presented by a prosecutor to decide whether there is probable cause to formally charge someone with a crime.
What is a 'writ of execution' in civil court?
Answer: A court order authorizing enforcement of a judgment
A writ of execution is a court order directing law enforcement to take action to satisfy a money judgment, such as seizing and selling the debtor's property.