Terms Used In CFR > Title 42 > Chapter V > Subchapter B > Part 1001 > Subpart F - Reinstatement Into the Programs

• Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal 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.
• Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
• Probation officers: Screen applicants for pretrial release and monitor convicted offenders released under court supervision.