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Foster care
A form of substitute care, usually in a home licensed by a public agency, for children whose welfare requires removal from their homes
Pardon
Action by an official of an executive branch of government relieving a criminal from a conviction.
No bill
This phrase, endorsed by a grand jury on an indictment, means that, in the opinion of the jury, evidence was insufficient to warrant the return of a formal charge.
False arrest
Any unlawful physical restraint of another's personal liberty, whether or not carried out by a peace officer
Hearing
A formal proceeding (generally less formal than a trial) with definite issues of law or of fact to be heard.
Indeterminate sentence
An indefinite sentence of imprisonment, within a specified range (e.g. "5 to life") with the Board of Pardons later determining the exact term to be served.
Multiplicity of actions
Numerous and unnecessary attempts to litigate the same issue.
Deposition
The taking of testimony of a witness under oath outside of court, usually transcribed in writing by a court reporter, or less frequently, recorded on videotape.
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