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Certiorari
See writ of certiorari
Forfeiture
The concept of forfeiture is used in a variety of settings in the legal system. For example, property such as an automobile or house that is used in the commission of a crime i.e., selling a controlled substance, may be forfeited to the state in a civil proceeding.
Petit jury
The ordinary jury of twelve (or fewer) persons for the trial of a civil or criminal case. So called to distinguish it from the grand jury.
Plaintiff
A person who files a lawsuit.
Termination of parental rights
A judicial proceeding freeing a child from all custody and control by parents, so the child can be adopted by others.
Fitness hearing
A hearing held in Juvenile Court to determine the fitness of a minor for retention in Juvenile Court, and the minor's amenability to Juvenile Court resources. Must be held before any evidence is heard on a petition for detention. Such a hearing is a prerequisite to transfer of a minor's case to adult court. Also called certification hearing
Fifth Amendment
Among other rights, the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal (or juvenile) proceeding.
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.
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