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Today's Terms
Dispositional report
Definition:
In Juvenile Court, a written report relating to the child's mental, physical, and social history, submitted by the juvenile probation department or other designated agency to assist the judge in determining a proper disposition
Quid pro quo
Definition:
To overthrow; vacate; to annul or void a summons, indictment, bindover order or subpoena.
Arraignment
Definition:
In a misdemeanor case, the initial appearance before a judge at which the criminal defendant enters a plea; in a felony case, the proceeding after the indictment or bindover at which the defendant comes before a judge in District Court, is informed of the charges, enters a plea, and has a date set for trial or disposition. In Juvenile Court, the first hearing after a petition has been filed.
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