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adjudicate
To make a final decision whether a youth (Family Division) is “delinquent” or an adult (Criminal Division) is “guilty”; to give a judgment or a decree.
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Affidavit
A written statement of fact, signed and sworn to in front of a notary or a person who has the right to administer an oath; typically a law enforcement officer.
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arraignment
This is the first hearing in the Criminal Division when the defendant is informed of criminal charges and enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. If a denial of guilt is entered, the next [..]
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Charge
The alleged violation of law.
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citation
Document given by a police agency informing an individual of the date and time to appear before the Family Division for a preliminary hearing in a juvenile case (33 V.S.A. § 5221) or for arraignment i [..]
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continuance
A request made by a party for postponement of a scheduled hearing.
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DEFENDANT
The person against whom a civil or criminal action is taken.
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Delinquent act
An act by a juvenile designated a crime under the laws of this state, or of another state if the act occurred there, or under federal law.
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Delinquent Child
Any child (minor or juvenile) who has been adjudged to have committed a delinquent act and is still subject to the jurisdiction of the Family Division.
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district court
See Criminal Division
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