California Codes > Penal Code > Part 2 > Title 7 > Chapter 1 – Challenging the Jury
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- Assessee: means the person to whom property or a tax is assessed. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 23
- board: means the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 20
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.