California Codes > Penal Code > Part 2 > Title 6 > Chapter 5 – Transmission of Certain Indictments and Information
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Terms Used In California Codes > Penal Code > Part 2 > Title 6 > Chapter 5 - Transmission of Certain Indictments and Information
- 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.
- county: includes "city and county". See California Penal Code 7
- County: includes city and county. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 15
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.