Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 32 > Chapter 10 – Nonresident Violator Compact
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| § 32:1441 | Enactment and text of the Nonresident Violator Compact |
| § 32:1442 | “Licensing authority” defined |
| § 32:1443 | Administrator; no compensation |
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 32 > Chapter 10 - Nonresident Violator Compact
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.