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Arizona Civil Legal Needs Community Survey

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Encuesta de Necesidades Legales Civiles de Arizona

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Term Main definition
Impeach

A formal accusation by the Arizona House of Representatives that a public official committed misconduct in office.

Incorrigible

Refers to a juvenile who is unmanageable by parents or guardians. Incorrigible offenses include running away and truancy.

Indictment

A formal, written accusation by a grand jury charging that a person or business committed a specific crime.

Initial Appearance

The first appearance in court by the defendant in a criminal case.

Injunctive relief

A court order to stop doing a particular act.

Synonyms - Injunction
Insolvency

Inability or lack of means to pay debts.

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