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Where the case is put off to another date, as more time is needed

Adjourn

Barrister or Solicitor who represents a party to proceedings in court

Advocate

A witness has the right to Affirm a declaration to tell the truth instead of Swearing an Oath on the bible

Affirmation

Details of a defendant’s background given after guilty verdict and before Sentencing, to enable a more appropriate sentence to be awarded

Antecedents

When an offender is released from custody but must return to a police station or court as instructed. Can be granted with or without conditions

Bail

The Magistrates sitting in a particular court on a particular day

Bench

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Glossary of Common Legal Terms

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