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Hearing
A formal proceeding (generally less formal than a trial) with definite issues of law or of fact to be heard.
Preponderance of evidence
Evidence that is (even minimally) of greater weight or more convincing than the evidence, which is offered in opposition to it. This is the standard by which a plaintiff must prove his/her case in a civil suit.
Caption
The heading or introductory clause of papers connected with a case in court, which shows the names of the parties, name of the court, docket number of the case, etc
Parent Infant Trauma Syndrome (P.I.T.S.)
See Battered Child Syndrome
Courts of record
Courts whose proceedings are permanently recorded, and which have the power to fine or imprison for contempt. In Utah, they include the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, district courts and juvenile courts. Courts not of record are those of lesser authority whose proceedings are not permanently recorded, i.e., the Justice Courts
Diversion
Procedures for handling relatively insignificant juvenile problems informally, without referral to Juvenile Court. In criminal cases, the formal continuance of a case for a certain length of time, usually a year, with the goal of dismissal if the defendant meets certain conditions.
Witness
One who testifies under oath to what he/she has seen, heard or otherwise observed.
Admission
statement tending to establish the guilt or liability of the person making the statement.
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