Glossary

A process that parties can use to reach their own agreement without going to court or trial.

A criminal arraignment in Circuit Court is the defendant's first formal appearance before the Circuit Court after a felony case has been bound over from the District Court.

A method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in which a panel places a dollar value on the case. A case evaluation is comprised of three attorneys (a neutral, a plaintiff, and a defense). Case evaluators read case summaries and hear an oral presentation from each party and assign a monetary value for the case.

A written list of all important acts done in court in the conduct of an individual case from beginning to end.

A method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in which a single, neutral mediator facilitates a settlement between the parties.

A mediator helps parties discuss their case and try to come to a mutual agreement in order to settle the case. A mediator is a neutral person that is only involved to encourage the parties to come up with their own solution to the conflict.

A petition requesting the Court to grant specific relief.

A form used to schedule a motion to be heard on miscellaneous motion day.