Subpoena – A court order requiring a person to appear in court at a certain time to testify, bring documents or other physical items, or both. The clerk of the court issues summonses to appear for civil and criminal proceedings and other hearings. Failure to comply with a summons may be punishable by contempt of court. Serve also refers to what the court clerk does with documents to ensure that a person or company obtains those documents or is notified of a court hearing or order. The clerk may deliver documents by mail, registered mail, through the sheriff`s office, or through a designated person called a bailiff. Record – To give documents to a court for legal review by a judge or judge. A document is filed when it is delivered to the court office in person, by mail, by delivery service or, in certain circumstances, by facsimile. When a document is filed, it is stamped with the date and time of submission, noted in the court file, stored as an electronic image, and included in the case master file. Civil – A private dispute between two or more individuals, companies, corporations or government entities. Civil proceedings may involve contracts, bodily injury, mortgage defaults or other matters. Civil cases aim to resolve a dispute or disagreement, often over money or legal obligations that do not involve public harm or safety. Replevin — A court order that orders the sheriff to seize a person`s personal property (often a motor vehicle), usually as security in court proceedings or in payment of a court judgment.
These are common abbreviations for what happened in court. The outcome of a case is called a decision. Judgment – A final decision of a court at the end of the proceedings. In civil proceedings, a judgment may require one party to pay money to another party. A judgment may also dismiss a party`s claims if the party has not proved its legal right to recovery. In criminal proceedings, a verdict could be that a person is guilty of a crime and receives a criminal conviction. Jury – A group of residents of a local government (e.g. a county) who participate directly in the judicial system as neutral investigators, based on the evidence presented to the court. The right to a jury trial is recognized by both the U.S. Constitution and Ohio. Plaintiff – A person, corporation, or other legal entity that initiates civil proceedings by filing a claim and setting forth its legal rights to recovery against one or more defendants.
Waybill – The official record of all documents filed by the parties or created by the court in a case. The Registrar prepares and maintains the file for all criminal and civil matters. Filing Fees / Court Fees – Money required by law or local court order to be paid by a party as a deposit to commence civil proceedings. The filing fee is used to cover costs and expenses, such as postage and computerized accounting, for the normal operation of the office. The money deposited to cover court costs will be used throughout the proceedings, with the unspent surplus being returned to the party who paid the deposit. Subpoena – A legal document issued by a clerk informing a defendant that proceedings have been commenced against them. A subpoena can be used when filing a criminal complaint naming a person as a defendant. A party who fails to appear in court on a subpoena on a criminal charge may be arrested. Defendant – A person, business, or other legal entity charged with a crime in a criminal proceeding, whether a felony or misdemeanor. Petitioner/Petition – A person who initiates civil proceedings by filing an application with the clerk of the court. A petition is used in place of a complaint when a party seeks a statement of claim (e.g., habeas corpus) or a specific court order (e.g., a civil defense order). If you are applying for a civil protection order (OPC) against another person, you are the petitioner.
Misdemeanor – A level of crime below, below the crime, punishable by a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both. Administrative offences are usually dealt with by the District Court. Court of Common Pleas – The court of general jurisdiction in Ohio. A joint plea court has legal authority for adult criminal cases, major civil cases, and all other matters that are not dealt with by another more specialized court. The General Division of the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas is the court of Clermont County. Magistrate – A lawyer appointed by a court to conduct certain trials and hearings and to make some of the decisions and decisions in cases before the courts. Magistrates exercise the same judicial power as judges to make decisions when presiding over cases. Judges retain the legal authority to make final decisions in cases. Judges and magistrates must be called “your honour” in trials or hearings. Judge – An official who is empowered to exercise the powers of the court and to make all decisions and decisions in all cases. In Ohio, judges are elected and administer criminal and civil cases.
All judges are lawyers with at least six years` experience. Pro se (also called self-representation) – Appearing in court to present a case without a lawyer. Anyone who has a criminal case before municipal or general courts should consider hiring a lawyer because of the risk of committing a legal error that would prejudice their case. Certified Judgment – A judgment from another court that is transferred to another court and officially recognized by another court. Ohio courts are required to recognize the decisions and judgments of other courts and give them full legal authority. A certified judgment can also come from a state agency such as the Ohio Department of Taxation. Jury duty – The legal obligation of the citizen to appear before a trial court to sit as a jury (either as a grand jury or small juror) and to decide criminal and civil matters. In Clermont County, jury service for trials can last as little as a week or for the duration of a trial. Grand jury – A group of citizens authorized by a court to hear preliminary evidence and decide whether a crime has been committed.
If the grand jury decides that there is sufficient evidence to believe that a person has committed a crime, it issues an indictment. In Clermont County, the grand jury meets only two days a week. Response – A legal document filed with the Registry that responds to a complaint and describes the respondent`s position on the factual and legal allegations in the complaint. A response must be made in writing (instead of a phone call) to respond to a complaint with a document that can be included in the court record. Failure to file a written response could result in a default judgment in favour of an applicant (such as forfeiture in sport for not showing up for a game). Destitute – Not enough income or assets to be able to afford a lawyer in a court case. Only in criminal cases does an indigent person have the right to be appointed by a lawyer by the court to defend him or her at the expense of the State. There is no right to legal assistance for an indigent accused in civil proceedings.
Warrant (also called an arrest warrant or capias) – A court order ordering the police or sheriff to arrest a person, usually for committing a crime or violating a court order. The registrar issues arrest warrants if ordered by a court. The County of Clermont uses the word “warrant,” while other courts could use “capias.” If you read your criminal or juvenile record, you may see abbreviations. The following tables explain what they mean. Short – A court order that orders someone to bring a specific action or not. The best-known writing is habeas corpus. The court registry would issue a declaration on the instruction of a judge. The roll can also mean the daily schedule of hearings and hearings. A case scheduled for a hearing is scheduled for that day “on the judge`s agenda.” The Assignment Office maintains the minutes and schedule of the Court of Common Pleas. Summary judgment – A decision of the court, based on a request by a party, to settle all or part of a case without trial. Summary judgment can only be rendered if the facts are not disputed and the law is clear. Court Registrar – The elected official responsible for receiving, processing, preserving and securely maintaining a complete record of all documents filed in court proceedings.
There are separate clerks` offices for the Court of Common Pleas, Family Relations, Minors and Estates. Another clerk handles these cases for the Clermont County Municipal Court. Defendant – A party who opposes a plaintiff in court and attempts to prevent a court declaration or order from being issued. If someone is applying for a civil protection order (OPC) against you, you are the respondent.
