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hearsay
Out of court statements made by third parties. Hearsay is usually not admissible as evidence in court, but there are exceptions.
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indigent
An individual who meets the indigency standard of the Poverty Guidelines for Earnings. If the court finds a person to be indigent, the court must appoint a public defender or other attorney to represe [..]
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Terms are specifically for use in Wisconsin and Dane County legal systems and may not be accurate for other jurisdictions. This glossary defines a number of legal terms in common use that generally ar [..]
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A AADAIP
Adolescent Alcohol/Drug Abuse Intervention Program
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abstract of title
A chronological summary of all official records and recorded documents affecting the title to a parcel of real property.
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accomplice
1. A partner in a crime. 2. A person who knowingly and voluntarily participates with another in a criminal activity.
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acknowledgment
1. A statement of acceptance of responsibility. 2. The short declaration at the end of a legal paper showing that the paper was properly executed and acknowledged.
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acquit
A court judgment determining a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial.
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ACS
Adult Community Services (Division of DCDHS)
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