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Fine
A sum of money paid as part of a penalty of conviction for a particular criminal offense.
Garnishment
A court order to take part of a person's wages, before he gets them, and apply the amount taken to pay a debt owed to a creditor
Foundation
In a trial, a foundation must be laid to establish the basis for the admissibility of certain types of evidence. For example, expert witnesses' qualifications must be shown before expert testimony will be admissible.
Guardian
A guardian has the authority to consent, on behalf of an infant, child or incompetent, to marriage, enlistment in the armed forces, or major medical, surgical, or psychiatric treatment. Includes legal custody
Expert testimony
Testimony given in relation to some scientific, technical or professional matter by experts, i.e., persons qualified to speak authoritatively by reason of their special training, skill or familiarity with the subject.
Dismissal without prejudice
A dismissal which permits the plaintiff to sue again on the same cause of action or the state to proceed again. Dismissal with prejudice bars the right to subsequently bring an action on the same cause
Guardian ad litem
In Utah State Court proceedings, a lawyer appointed by a court to look after the interests of an infant, child or incompetent person during court proceedings.
Interstate compact
A contract between member states to supervise juveniles on probation or parole, and to return delinquent juveniles who have escaped or nondelinquent juveniles who have run away, from one state to another
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