Judicial Branch Vocab

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Court for monetary compensation for harm.

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civil trial court

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Court where the government prosecutes criminal law violators.

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criminal trial court

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This person brings a lawsuit in civil court.

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plaintiff

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Person with a civil or criminal case in court

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defendant

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This person is a lawyer representing the government in a criminal case.

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prosecutor

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Citizens in a trial who hear evidence and give a verdict

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jury

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Attorney for the state representing accused criminals who can't afford private counsel.

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public defender

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Agreement in a criminal case where a defendant pleads guilty without a trial.

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plea bargain

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Group deciding on evidence for serious crime charges.

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grand jury

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Formal charge when a grand jury finds enough evidence to bring charges.

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indictment