Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 6 – Preventing Offenses by the Act of Magistrates and Other Officers; Education Concerning Consequences of Certain Offenses
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 6 - Preventing Offenses by the Act of Magistrates and Other Officers; Education Concerning Consequences of Certain Offenses
- 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.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.