{"id":404,"date":"2026-03-31T14:37:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abijustice.org\/brain-injury-community\/?page_id=404"},"modified":"2026-05-02T07:35:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:35:29","slug":"legal-glossary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/brain-injury-community\/legal-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"404\" class=\"elementor elementor-404\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70828d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70828d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d51706 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"2d51706\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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<h2>Understanding Legal Terms Made Easier<\/h2>\n    <p>\n      Legal language can be confusing\u2014especially if you are going through the justice system after a brain injury. \n      This glossary explains common legal terms in clear, simple language so you can better understand what is happening \n      and feel more confident.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"abi-feature-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"abi-feature-item\">\n        <h4>\n          <span class=\"abi-inline-icon\">\u2713<\/span>\n          Find Clear Definitions\n        <\/h4>\n        <p>Look up legal terms and get simple, easy-to-understand explanations.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"abi-feature-item\">\n        <h4>\n          <span class=\"abi-inline-icon\">\u2713<\/span>\n          Prepare for Legal Situations\n        <\/h4>\n        <p>Review important terms before court, meetings, or appointments.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"abi-feature-item\">\n        <h4>\n          <span class=\"abi-inline-icon\">\u2713<\/span>\n          Build Confidence\n        <\/h4>\n        <p>Better understand what\u2019s happening so you can feel more prepared and in control.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a1bfe3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a1bfe3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3c1256 e-transform elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e3c1256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1175b57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee28ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ee28ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d81539 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7d81539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section>\n\n  <!-- Intro -->\n  <div>\n    <h2>Browse the Glossary<\/h2>\n    <p>\n      Use this glossary to better understand legal terms you may hear in court or from a lawyer. \n      Each definition is written in plain language to help make things clearer and easier to follow.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <!-- A\u2013Z Navigation -->\n    <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;\">\n      \n      <a href=\"#glossary-a\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">A<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-b\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">B<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-c\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">C<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-d\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">D<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-e\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">E<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-f\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">F<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-g\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">G<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-h\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">H<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-i\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">I<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-j\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">J<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-k\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">K<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-l\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">L<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-m\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">M<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-n\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">N<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-o\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">O<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-p\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">P<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-q\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">Q<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-r\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">R<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-s\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">S<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-t\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">T<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-u\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">U<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-v\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">V<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-w\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">W<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-x\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">X<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-y\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">Y<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#glossary-z\" style=\"text-decoration:none; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:6px;\">Z<\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f639b3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f639b3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section>\n\n  <!-- Intro -->\n  <div>\n    <h2>Browse the Glossary<\/h2>\n    <p>\n      Use this glossary to better understand legal terms you may hear in court or from a lawyer. \n      Each definition is written in plain language to help make things clearer and easier to follow.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- A Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-a\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      A\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Accused<\/strong>\n        <span>The person who has been charged with a crime.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Acquittal<\/strong>\n        <span>When a person is found not guilty of the charge against them.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Adjournment<\/strong>\n        <span>When a hearing or court date is moved to a later time or date.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Affidavit<\/strong>\n        <span>A written statement of facts that a person swears is true.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Appeal<\/strong>\n        <span>A request for a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Arraignment<\/strong>\n        <span>A court appearance where charges are read and a plea may be entered.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- B Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-b\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      B\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Bail<\/strong>\n        <span>Temporary release from custody while waiting for trial or the next court date.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Bench Warrant<\/strong>\n        <span>An order that allows police to arrest someone who did not appear in court as required.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Breach<\/strong>\n        <span>Breaking a law, court order, or condition such as bail terms.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Burden of Proof<\/strong>\n        <span>The responsibility to prove something in court using evidence.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- C Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-c\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      C\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Charge<\/strong>\n        <span>A formal accusation that a person has committed an offence.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Clerk of the Court<\/strong>\n        <span>A court staff member who helps with administrative duties and documents.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Conference<\/strong>\n        <span>A meeting between people involved in a case, often to discuss next steps.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Custody<\/strong>\n        <span>When a person is held in jail or prison.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- D Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-d\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      D\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Defence Counsel<\/strong>\n        <span>The lawyer who represents the accused person.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Defendant<\/strong>\n        <span>Another word for the person accused of a crime.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Disclosure<\/strong>\n        <span>The information and evidence the Crown and police must share about the case.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Diversion<\/strong>\n        <span>An alternative process that may allow someone to avoid a conviction in some situations.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- E Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-e\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      E\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Evidence<\/strong>\n        <span>Information presented in court to help prove or disprove a case.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- F Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-f\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      F\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">First Appearance<\/strong>\n        <span>The first time a person appears in court after being charged.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- G Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-g\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      G\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Guilty Plea<\/strong>\n        <span>When a person admits in court that they committed the offence.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- H Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-h\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      H\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Hearing<\/strong>\n        <span>A court proceeding where a judge listens to information and makes a decision.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- I Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-i\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      I\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Indictable Offence<\/strong>\n        <span>A more serious type of criminal offence.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- J Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-j\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      J\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Judge<\/strong>\n        <span>The person in court who listens to the case and makes decisions based on the law.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- K Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-k\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      K\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Keep the Peace<\/strong>\n        <span>A condition requiring someone to avoid trouble or further offences.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- L Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-l\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      L\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Lawyer<\/strong>\n        <span>A person who gives legal advice and may represent someone in court.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Legal Aid<\/strong>\n        <span>A service that may help pay for a lawyer if a person qualifies.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- M Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-m\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      M\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Motion<\/strong>\n        <span>A formal request asking the court to make a decision about part of a case.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- N Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-n\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      N\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Not Guilty<\/strong>\n        <span>A plea meaning the person does not admit to the charge.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- O Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-o\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      O\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Offence<\/strong>\n        <span>An act that breaks the law.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- P Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-p\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      P\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Plea<\/strong>\n        <span>A person\u2019s formal response to a criminal charge.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Probation<\/strong>\n        <span>A sentence that allows a person to stay in the community under certain conditions.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-q\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      Q\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Quash<\/strong>\n        <span>To cancel or set aside a legal decision or charge.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- R Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-r\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      R\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Remand<\/strong>\n        <span>Keeping someone in custody until their next court date.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Release Conditions<\/strong>\n        <span>Rules a person must follow after being released from custody.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- S Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-s\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      S\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Sentence<\/strong>\n        <span>The penalty ordered by the court after someone is found guilty.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Summons<\/strong>\n        <span>A document telling a person they must come to court.<\/span>\n  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line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      U\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Undertaking<\/strong>\n        <span>A promise to follow certain conditions after release.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- V Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-v\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter -->\n    <div style=\"font-size: 90px; font-weight: 800; color: #10AD4A; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n      V\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Terms -->\n    <div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;\">\n        <strong style=\"min-width: 180px;\">Verdict<\/strong>\n        <span>The court\u2019s final decision about whether a person is guilty or not guilty.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- W Section -->\n  <div id=\"glossary-w\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n\n    <!-- Big Letter 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The information here made things so much clearer and easier to follow. It gave me confidence to take the next step.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Michael R.<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Brain Injury Survivor<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cAs a caregiver, I didn\u2019t know where to start. 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It breaks down complex legal topics in a way that\u2019s actually understandable and useful in real situations.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">David K.<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Brain Injury Survivor<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a51a240 elementor-cta--skin-cover elementor-cta--valign-bottom elementor-cta--sequenced-animation elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"a51a240\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/abijustice.org\/brain-injury-community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/couple-of-two-old-and-mature-people-at-home-using-phone-together-in-sofa-senior-use-smartphone.jpg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"couple-of-two-old-and-mature-people-at-home-using-phone-together-in-sofa-senior-use-smartphone.jpg\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--move-up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCourt Process &amp; What to Expect\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--move-up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnderstand court procedures, timelines, and how to prepare so you feel more confident at each stage.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--move-up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-md\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Criminal Court Glossary Use this glossary to better understand legal terms you may hear in court or from a lawyer. 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