Glossary of Terms
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Bail
Money or other security pprovided by the defendant, or by others on her behalf, to assure that she will appear at the required stages of the trial process.
Bench warrant
A warrant that a judge issues for someone's arrest. A judge may issue a bench warrant in a number of circumstances, including when someone does not obey a court order or fails to come to a court hearing that s/he was ordered to come to.
Book
To enter into police records a suspect's name and the crime for which he was arrested.
Brief
A written summary of a client's case, usually summarizing relevant laws and facts.
