| A | B |
|---|
| Jurisdiction | Power to hear a case |
| Original Jurisdiction | The first time a case is heard |
| Appellate Courts | Do not rehear a case; only errors in law |
| Limited Jurisdiction | Only hear specific type cases |
| Delinquent Child | A minor who has committed an adult crime |
| Unruly Child | A minor who has done something inappropriate |
| ADR | Used to resolve disagreements |
| Complaint | The plaintiff's allegations or claims |
| Answer | The defendant's response to allegations |
| Verdict | The decision of the jury |
| Judgment | The decision of the court/judge |
| Injunction | An order to stop the defendant from performing an action |
| Arrest | Deprived of freedom of movement |
| Bail | Money/property left with the court so that the defendant may be released |
| Indictment | A decision by the grand jury that a crime has been committed |
| Arraignment | Read the indictment and asked for a plea to charges |
| Detention Hearing | Used to determine if a juvenile should be kept in custody |
