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What is the means for compelling the defendant to appear in court?
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A Warrant of Arrest usually works.
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What does bond forfeiture mean?
It means that the defendant was released on a cash (or property) bailbond and the person for whom the bail was posted fled from prosecution. The amount of money (or property) that was posted with the court to insure his freedom is then forfeited to the court.
What is the consequence of plaintiff failure to appear in Virginia district court?
If the defendant fails to appear in a civil court lawsuit, the plaintiff can motion the court for what is known as a default judgement. In laymen terms, they win. If the defendant shows up but the plaintiff did not, they can motion to have the case dismissed with prejudice. This means that the person who sued them cannot bring the same matter back to the courts again.
A defendant usually has to post what to ensure his or her presence in court during the course of the case?
Usually it is a cash or property "bond" which is placed in escrow with the court and which could be seized and forfeited if the defendant fails to show for court. Occasionally, if the charge isn't too serious or the defendant has no prior criminal record they will be offered release on "personal recognizance" which means they will be released simply on the strength of their 'promise' to appear.
What is FTA theft no pr?
FTA stands for Failure to Appear, which typically refers to missing a scheduled court date. Theft "no pr" likely means theft without permission or a legal term related to theft without the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the stolen property.
What does this mean the court orders that costs are taxed against defendant?
That means the defendant has to pay them out of his own pocket.
What is defendant admonished to trial in absentia?
When a defendant is admonished to trial in absentia, it means that they are being informed that the trial will proceed without them being present. This usually happens when the defendant is absent without a valid reason or has chosen not to appear in court. The defendant is notified of their right to be present during the trial, but if they still do not show up, the trial may continue in their absence.
What does unassigned court dates mean?
means dont have to appear in court
In a child support case what does it mean with the court has enter a motion of default?
It means that the defendant hasn't shown up in court and the court finds on behalf the plaintiff.
What do they mean when you have a suspended probation?
If someone has their probation is suspended that means the Court has stopped the defendant's probation time and they are no longer in good standing with the Court. This happens because of a probation violation. It does NOT automatically mean the defendant will go to prison.
What does the prosecution means?
The prosecution in the court room means they are representing the victim in a criminal case. The prosecution has the responsibility to prove that the defendant is guilty.
What is a judgment of default?
The term describes the action taken by the court when the named defendant fails to respond to the lawsuit summons in writing and/or appearance upon the court date. A defendant is not required to make an appearance in court in a creditor suit, but failure to do so means the plaintiff will be automatically be awarded a writ of judgment. Such a judgment can then be executed against the defendant's real and personal property in accordance with the laws of the defendant's state.
What does stood trial mean?
It means was tried before a court of law, to establish whether the defendant is guilty of a crime
