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Burglary
The unlawful breaking into or entering of a building or dwelling with the intent to commit a serious crime or theft.
Burden of proof
The duty to establish a claim or allegation by admissible evidence. This is usually the duty of the plaintiff in a civil case and always is the duty of the state in a criminal case.
Protective supervision
In child abuse and neglect cases, the emergency removal of child from his home when the child would be in imminent danger if allowed to remain with the parent(s) or custodian(s).
Injunction
A court order forbidding or requiring a certain action.
Nolle prosequi
A formal entry upon the record by the plaintiff in a civil suit, or the prosecuting officer in a criminal case, declaring the case will not be prosecuted.
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
Bench warrant
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
Bail bond
an obligation signed by the defendant, with sureties, to secure his/her presence in court;
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