Terms Used In California Codes > Education Code > Title 1 > Division 1 > Part 6 > Chapter 2 > Article 17 - Head Start

• Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
• Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
• County: includes "city and county. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17
• Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
• Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
• Local educational agency: means a school district, a county office of education, a community college district, or a school district acting on behalf of one or more schools within the school district. See California Education Code 8205
• Property: includes both personal and real property. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17
• Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.