Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 13 > Chapter 8-A > Part IV – General Provisions
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§ 13:2564.1 | Compensation of parish court judges; maximum |
§ 13:2564.2 | Parish court judges; reimbursement for travel and hotel expenses |
§ 13:2564.3 | Legal representation by the attorney general |
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 13 > Chapter 8-A > Part IV - General Provisions
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
- Indemnification: In general, a collateral contract or assurance under which one person agrees to secure another person against either anticipated financial losses or potential adverse legal consequences. Source: FDIC
- 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.