Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8427 – Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 49
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Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8427 - Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 49
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005