Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 25 > Chapter 3 > Part IV - Lafayette Parish Law Library Commission

• Athletic trainer: means an individual licensed by the board as an athletic trainer with the specific qualifications set forth in Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3302
• Board: means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3302
• BOC: means the Board of Certification, Inc. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3302
• Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
• Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. ^Source:
• En banc: In the bench or "full bench." Refers to court sessions with the entire membership of a court participating rather than the usual quorum. U.S. courts of appeals usually sit in panels of three judges, but may expand to a larger number in certain cases. They are then said to be sitting en banc.
• Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
• Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
• Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
• Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.