Terms Used In Delaware Code > Title 10 > Chapter 45 - Jury Selection and Service

• 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.
• Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
• Child: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
• Clerk: means the prothonotary of each county, and includes any deputy or clerk in the office of the prothonotary. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
• Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Court: means the Superior Court of the State, and includes any Judge of the Court. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
• Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
• Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
• 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.
• Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
• Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
• Juror: A person who is on the jury.
• Juror qualification form: means a form approved by the Court which shall elicit information relevant to the selection of jurors in accordance with this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
• Jury selection plan: means a written plan designed to carry out the policy and the provisions of this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
• Master list: means a list or an electronic system for the storage of the names of prospective jurors selected randomly from the source list. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
• Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
• Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
• Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
• Protective hairstyle: includes braids, locks, and twists. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
• Qualified jury wheel: means a device or an electronic system for the storage of the names of prospective jurors on a master list who are not disqualified from jury service. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
• Race: includes traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and a protective hairstyle. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
• Source list: means a list or an electronic system for the storage of the names on the voter registration list which may be supplemented with names from other sources to foster the policy of this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
• Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
• Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
• Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
• True bill: Another word for indictment.
• United States: includes its territories and possessions and the District of Columbia. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
• Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
• Voter registration list: means the current official record of persons registered to vote in a general election. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503