Louisiana Codes > Children’s Code > Title IV > Chapter 2 – Scheduling and Conduct of Cases
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- 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.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Chambers: A judge's office.
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.