Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

In camera In a judge's chambers; in private. Remand Evidence that helps to prove a point or issue in a case. Lis pendens A pending suit. Annual review Yearly judicial review, usually in juvenile dependency cases, to determine whether the child requires continued court supervision or placement Contract An oral or written agreement between two or more parties, which is enforceable by law. Protective custody The name of the public officer who is appointed in each county to conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state or people. Bail bondsman A person who posts bail in exchange for a fee, usually 10 percent of the total bail. Commit To send a person to prison or jail in criminal proceedings, or to another institution in civil cases by authority of a court.

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	Mediation is a process that involves a mediator Neutral third party who helps the disputing parties achieve a resolution that satisfies both of them. The mediator's primary function is to create constructive communication between parties and provide a forum where disputants can create a mutually satisfactory agreement. Mediators do not impose decisions; instead, they help people craft solutions that will work for them.