Louisiana Codes > Civil Code > BOOK I > Title IX > Chapter 2 – General Duties of Curators and Undercurators
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Civil Code > BOOK I > Title IX > Chapter 2 - General Duties of Curators and Undercurators
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.