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Concurrent jurisdiction
The jurisdiction of two or more courts, each authorized to deal with the same subject matter.
Calendar
A court's list of cases for arraignment, hearing, trial or arguments.
Disposition
The order of a Juvenile Court determining what is to be done with a minor already adjudged to be within the court's jurisdiction. In criminal or civil cases, the settlement of a case.
Relevant
In Juvenile Court, a written report submitted by law enforcement officer or other person who has reason to believe a juvenile has committed a crime that would place the child within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court.
Prejudicial evidence
Evidence which might unfairly sway the judge or jury to one side or the other. For example, photographs of a gory murder scene might inflame a jury without providing useful evidence. May be excluded in criminal cases if prejudicial effect outweighs probative value.
Escrow
Writing, deed, money, stock, or other property is given to a third person to hold until all conditions in a contract are fulfilled.
Holographic will
A will entirely written, dated and signed by the testator in his/her own handwriting.
Removal, order of
To send back; For example, an appellate court may remand a case to a lower court for retrial or for some change in disposition.
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