A charge is a formal accusation of an offence. When the police “charge” you with an offence, they are accusing you of committing a crime. If you're charged, the court will have an information for your case. This is the formal charging document which lists the offences the police say you've committed.
This is a type of arrest warrant that can be issued by a judge when you miss a scheduled court date, hearing, or trial. A bench warrant gives the police power to arrest the named person and hold them in custody until they can be brought to court.
This is a court proceeding in Superior Court where the result of a bail hearing can be appealed. You can apply for a bail review if you are denied bail at your bail hearing. To succeed, you must show either a change in circumstances or an error of law by the justice of the peace who conducted your original bail hearing.
A change in...
The bail program helps people in bail court who do not have anyone they can ask to be their surety. Through the bail program, the accused person is supervised. They must report to a caseworker at regular intervals and follow other conditions if they're told to. This helps address the court's concerns about releasing the accused person. The...
An affidavit is a document where a witness makes statements about facts that they say are true. The document must be sworn in front of an authorized person, such as a lawyer or commissioner of oaths.
Unfair business practices are any dishonest way a company gets your business. This includes a company:
When a court holds money in trust, it keeps the money safe for specific purpose. For example, it holds money paid by a debtor because of a court order until it is time to give that money to the creditor.
A Sheriff’s Demand is when an enforcement officer requests money from the court clerk in order to give it to the creditor.
Seizure is when an enforcement officer lawfully takes land or personal property to pay for money owed because of a court order. Often, the property is sold and the money is used to pay the creditor.
Registered mail is mail that is tracked from the time it is sent until it is delivered. It usually requires the person who accepts the delivery to confirm that they received the package by signing for it.