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Forfeiture
The concept of forfeiture is used in a variety of settings in the legal system. For example, property such as an automobile or house that is used in the commission of a crime i.e., selling a controlled substance, may be forfeited to the state in a civil proceeding.
Guardian ad litem
In Utah State Court proceedings, a lawyer appointed by a court to look after the interests of an infant, child or incompetent person during court proceedings.
Levy
A seizure; the obtaining of money by legal process through seizure and sale of property.
Polling the jury
A practice whereby the jurors are asked individually on the record whether they agreed, and still agree, to the verdict.
Incest
The crime of sexual intercourse between a male and a female who are so closely related they would not legally be allowed to marry.
Premeditation
The planning of a crime preceding the commission of the act, rather than committing the crime on the spur of the moment.
Summons
A notice to the named person that an action has been commenced against him in court and that he is required to appear, on the day named, and answer the complaint.
Hearing
A formal proceeding (generally less formal than a trial) with definite issues of law or of fact to be heard.
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