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Search warrants
In general, an examination, without authority of law, of one's premises or person to find-stolen property or contraband.
Commutation
The change of a punishment from a greater degree to a lesser degree, as from death to life imprisonment. In Utah the Board of Pardons may do this
Reporting statutes
An order by a court directing the transfer of a case to another court. For example, when a case is proper for jurisdiction in federal court, the federal court may remove the case from the state court in which it was originally filed.
Complainant
Synonymous with "plaintiff," or, in criminal cases, the complaining witness.
Hostile witness
A witness who displays antagonism toward the party who called him to testify, or who is a witness for the opposing party. The examining party is allowed to conduct direct examination as if it were cross-examination.
Restraining order
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.
Docket
A brief entry or the book containing such entries of any proceeding in court.
Subpoena
An agreement by attorneys on opposite sides of a case as to any matter pertaining to the proceedings or trial. It is not binding unless agreed to by the parties, and most stipulations must be in writing.
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