§ 5.51 Construction of regulations
§ 5.55 Time limitations for service of a complaint
§ 5.57 Acting under authority of Coast Guard credential or endorsement
§ 5.59 Offenses for which revocation of credentials or endorsements is mandatory
§ 5.61 Acts or offenses for which revocation of credentials is sought
§ 5.65 Commandant’s decisions in appeal or review cases
§ 5.67 Physician-patient privilege
§ 5.69 Evidence of criminal liability
§ 5.71 Maritime labor disputes

Terms Used In CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 5 > Subpart C - Statement of Policy and Interpretation

  • 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.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.