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Arizona Civil Legal Needs Community Survey

Civil legal organizations in Arizona are seeking your input to increase their ability to meet the civil legal needs of Arizona's lower income residents. Please complete this survey to assist in improving civil legal services in Arizona.
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Encuesta de Necesidades Legales Civiles de Arizona

Las organizaciones legales civiles en Arizona buscan su opinión para aumentar su capacidad de satisfacer las necesidades legales civiles de los residentes de bajos ingresos de Arizona. Por favor complete esta encuesta para ayudar a mejorar los servicios legales civiles en Arizona.
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Term Main definition
Law

Provisions which regulate the conduct of society, primarily generated by the legislative brand of government.
Lawyer

A person licensed by the State to represent people in court and give legal advice.
Legal Father

A man who is recognized by law as being a parent.
Lien

A legal claim against the property of another person as security for a debt.
Limited Jurisdiction Court

A Court which may hear and decide limited types of cases, in Arizona, these are the justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts.
Litigant

A generic term used to describe a person or persons to a legal action. A litigant can be a plaintiff or a defendant.
Litigation

A judicial contest which seeks a decision from the court.
Long-Arm Statute

A statute permitting a state court to exercise jurisdiction over a non-resident.

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