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Expungemen
A court order allowing the destruction or sealing of records of minors or adults, after the passage of a specified period of time or when the person reaches a specified age and has not committed another offense.
Material evidence
Evidence that is relevant to the issues in a case.
Proximate cause
A court order following a judgment on the ground of neglect or abuse, whereby the child is permitted to remain in his home, and supervision and assistance to correct the neglect or abuse is provided by the probation department or other agency designated by the court.
Assumption of risk
In tort law, a defense to a personal injury suit. The essence of the defense is that the plaintiff assumed the known risk of whatever dangerous condition caused the injury
Concurrent jurisdiction
The jurisdiction of two or more courts, each authorized to deal with the same subject matter.
Cross-claim
In a civil proceeding, if there are two or more defendants, one defendant can raise a claim against another defendant.
Assault
A willful attempt to illegally inflict injury on or threaten a person.
Objection
The act of taking exception to some statement or procedure in trial or other proceeding. Used to call the court's attention to improper evidence or procedure.
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