Term | Main definition |
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Bail | Money or other form of security the judge requires to be held by the court to ensure that a criminal defendant, released while awaiting trial, will be in court for the trial. Bail is returned when the defendant returns for trial. |
Bailiff | Courtroom attendant responsible for keeping order in the courtroom and supervising the jury. |
Bench | The seat where a judge sits in court. |
Board of Supervisors | Local governing body at the county level. |
Brief | Written statement explaining facts of a case and laws that apply. |
Burden of Proof | Responsibility for proving the facts in a case. |