Warrant of Arrest: A written order issued and signed by a judge or bailiff directing a peace commissioner to take certain actions. May be: (1) an arrest warrant – orders a peace officer to arrest the person charged with a crime and bring them to trial for prosecution; (2) an arrest warrant – a judge`s order to arrest and bring a person to trial because the person failed to appear in court when they should; (3) a recall order – an order to remove information about revoked arrest warrants from Justice Department and state police computers in order to prevent erroneous arrests; or (4) a search warrant – a probable cause order that directs law enforcement officers to search specific premises for specific persons or things and bring them to court. Negligence not directly attributable to a person. This is the negligence of another person who has a legal relationship with him and for which he is guilty of the fault, such as an employer responsible for the negligence of a representative or employee. In the law of evidence, the presence of the characteristics that make a witness legally fit and able to testify. In inheritance law, a person`s ability to manage and take care of themselves and their own affairs. The rejection of a claim or action that prohibits the party from bringing another action for the same claim or cause. As a general rule, the court must approve a dismissal with prejudice. demurrer: When a defendant says that the facts advanced by a plaintiff, even if true, are not sufficient to establish or prove the defendant`s legal liability. Property promised as security for the execution of a debt. The legal separation of a man and a woman, effected by a judgment or a judicial decision, which either completely dissolves the conjugal relationship or suspends its effects in relation to the cohabitation of the parties. A certificate or affidavit issued by the person who served a proceeding on a party to a claim setting out the date and place of service.

If a defendant is not in custody but has signed a ticket promising to appear in court on a certain day; may be used for any violation, city or county ordinance, or offense. A person who, because of age, disability or disability, has the legal authority and duty to care for another person. Guardianship is the concept or legal framework of these services. Position: (1) A prefix meaning “after”, as in “after trial” cases; (2) “Post” means to inform the public, as in “publish a sales advertisement”. Written notice of an official given to a person or published in accordance with the law indicating that he has been designated as a party to a dispute or charged with a criminal offence. The procedure consists of a summons, summons or arrest warrant accompanied by a copy of the complaint or other procedural act. Marriage Settlement Agreement: In the event of dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or annulment, a fixed judgment often includes a Marriage Settlement Agreement (MSA). A prenuptial agreement is a written agreement between you and your spouse that contains detailed legal language about how the issues will be handled in your case. It is generally used when there are complex issues of property, debt, support or custody that need to be set out in the judgment. Act in court as a lawyer, plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit. A proceeding in which a party to legal proceedings seeks the setting aside or modification of a judgment or final order of a lower court or administrative authority. An action that prevents the subsequent filing of an identical action.

An act performed by a bailiff under the authority of a request to take custody of the real or personal property of a person against whom the application has been made. The court`s inquiry to determine if there is a legal reason not to impose a penalty. Non-compliance: Failure to perform an action for which you are legally responsible. (Compare misconduct, misconduct.) Custody: The rights and obligations between parents for their child(ren). A parenting plan should describe custody and physical custody that is in the best interests of the children. This term is also often used to describe who children live with. Instructions from a judge to the jury before it begins deliberations on the substantive questions to be answered and the legislation to be applied. Imposes a duty to act. However, “must” is used in place of many other words that give different or inaccurate meanings, including: “will” to predict future actions; “shall” means an obligation or necessity to act; “should” means a commitment to act, but not a need to act; and “may” means discretion (but “cannot” means prohibition). Confirmation of enforcement of the judgment: A judicial form that the judgment creditor must complete, sign and submit to the court when the judgment has been paid in full.

If there are no privileges, the back of the notice of registration of the judgment may be signed and submitted to the court. (See judicial creditor, judgment.) Governmental body empowered to settle disputes. Judges sometimes use the term “court” to refer to themselves in the third person, as in “the court read the pleadings.” Seizure: A legal proceeding that withholds a portion of a person`s salary and/or property to pay a debt. Garnishment of wages or income is generally involuntary. (See also direct deduction from income, withholding tax, withholding tax.) Legal action against another natural or legal person. count: Each charge (or declaration) in an action. (See Indictment.) Fees charged that are paid to the clerk of the court at the beginning of a dispute. Some documents in certain court proceedings must also be associated with a filing fee.

Investigation: A judicial inquiry (investigation) before a court of law or judicial officials authorized to conduct investigations, usually to determine the cause and circumstances of a death. Judges have jurisdiction over minor offenses, including planned violations, county and county violations, and minor claims. Each county in Iowa is assigned at least one judgeship, although the magistrate may live in a neighboring county.