Glossary of Terms
Family Place, Dallas
Dear Bronwyn, Thank you so much for coming to Dallas to provide training. Your presentation was very well received and extremely informative. We hope to host you again sometime in the future. I will look forward to our paths crossing agaain sometime soon. Thanks again!
Grand jury
A group of 23 citizens who decide whether there is "reasonable cause" to believe the defendant has committed a crime and whether an indictment should be issued
Guardian ad litem
The person assigned by the court to represent the interests of a minor child or incompetent person in legal proceedings. In some states, such as Massachusetts, guardian as litems are appointed by the court to perform investigations or evaluations in custody cases, and to make reports to the court, sometimes with recommendations.
