Terms Used In Kansas Statutes > Chapter 20 > Article 33 - Miscellaneous Provisions.

• 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.
• Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
• Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
• Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.