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Equity, courts of
Courts which administer a legal remedy according to the system of equity, as distinguished from courts of common law. The English system upon which most American states modeled their court systems included two separate sets of courts: equity and law. Although Utah has now combined the two in a single system, court continues to refer to their powers in equity as distinct from their functions as courts of law. Equitable powers are flexible and try to do justice. Courts of law are rigid and must act strictly according to the law.
Bail bondsman
A person who posts bail in exchange for a fee, usually 10 percent of the total bail.
Prosecutor
For himself; in his own behalf. One who does not retain a lawyer and appears for himself in court.
Quid pro quo
To overthrow; vacate; to annul or void a summons, indictment, bindover order or subpoena.
Bench warrant
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
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.
Fourth Amendment
The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every person against unreasonable search and seizure by government officials
Attorney of record
Attorney whose name appears in the permanent records or files of a case.
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