§ 1011.000 What is the HIRE Vets Medallion Program?
§ 1011.005 What definitions apply to this part?
§ 1011.010 Who is eligible to apply for a HIRE Vets Medallion Award?
§ 1011.015 What are the different types of the HIRE Vets Medallion Awards?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 20 > Chapter IX > Part 1011 > Subpart A - General Provisions

  • 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.
  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • 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.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.