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| The first pleading filed in a civil case is a brief statement of the plaintiff's claim against the defendant | complaint |
| The group of citizens called together to determine whether there is enough evidence to accuse a person of a crime is a jury of inquiry. | grand jury |
| Spectators at the trial were surprised that the decision of the jury was "guilty" | verdict |
| The proceeding to determine whether to keep the accused in custody is usually the first step taken in a juvenile offender's case | detention hearing |
| The court may issue a warrant for depriving the suspect of his or her freedom. | arrest |
| The defendant's money or other property left with the court to assure that he or she will return to stand trial will be forfeited if the defendant is not in court at the right time. | bail |
| If the suspect pleads guilty, the judge may impose sentence during the procedure iin which the suspect hears the charges and makes a plea | arraignment |
| The formal written document that admits or denies each allegation of the complaint and states any defenses that the defendant plans to use must be filed within a certain time period. | answer |
| If the members of a grand jury believe that a crime has been committed, they issue the accusation charging an individual with the crime. | indictment |
| Following the jury's verdict, the court's determination or decision in a case is issued. | judgment |
