Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 18 > Chapter 6-B – Elections At Which a Proposition or Question Is to Be Submitted to the Voters
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- Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
- Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Probation officers: Screen applicants for pretrial release and monitor convicted offenders released under court supervision.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.