2017 edition of "Inside the Courts"
… "Are all individuals who are charged with a crime eligible for bail?" “What is a domestic violence injunction?” “How … Inside the Courts program will be held on March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2017. The program is held from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in … the online registration form at http://ocnjcc.formstack.com/forms/untitled_form4 …
Celebrating the Honorable Jenifer M. Harris
… justice began at an early age. While 7-year-old Jenifer and her family were visiting Walt Disney World, their house … a high school diploma — work three jobs to support her and her siblings. This struggle would shape Judge Harris’ … as an assistant public defender and later as a supervisor for misdemeanor attorneys. She loved mentoring the interns …
mens rea
… to commit the crime. It is a prerequisite to conviction for a crime involving a moral wrong, but it is not a prerequisite to conviction for an act that is a crime only because a statute designates …
change of venue
… of a suit begun in one county or district to another for trial, or from one court to another in the same county or district. In criminal cases, for example, a change of venue will be permitted if the court …
Jury Duty Introduction
… Judges of the Ninth Judicial Circuit thank you in advance for your service. We hope you find your jury service to be an interesting and positive experience. If you have recently received a …
Tropical Storm Elsa Update
… The Ninth Circuit is closely monitoring the forecasts for Tropical Storm Elsa. At this time, all courts will be open for business tomorrow, Wednesday, July 7th. Should weather …
accused
… The name for the defendant in a criminal case. …
agent
… One who has authority to act for another. …
calendar
… A court's list of cases for arraignment, hearing, trial or arguments. …
bench warrant
… An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person. …