Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 36 > Chapter 7


§ 35-36-7-1	Motion by defendant; affidavit; grounds; requisite; contents
§ 35-36-7-2	Motion by prosecuting attorney; absence of witness or written or documentary evidence; official statement; requisites
§ 35-36-7-3	Postponements; adverse impact upon certain children and endangered adults

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Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
Testify: Answer questions in court.
Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

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