West Virginia Code > Chapter 62 > Article 16 – The Military Service Members Court Act


62-16-7	Program integrity and offender accountability
62-16-6	Procedure; mental health and substance abuse treatment; violation; termination
62-16-1	Short title
62-16-2	Legislative findings
62-16-3	Definitions
62-16-4	Court authorization; funding; immunity from liability
62-16-5	Eligibility; written agreement

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Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. ^Source:
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.
Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
Plea agreement: An arrangement between the prosecutor, the defense attorney, and the defendant in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for special considerations. ^Source:
Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10