1	Allegation		_____	- a separate justice system having jurisdiction over children 17 years of age and younger involved in the legal system.
2	Amicus Curiae Briefs		_____	- an assertion, claim, declaration, or statement of a party to an action that the party expects to prove.
3	Arbitration		_____	- two phases: Adjudication phase and Disposition.
4	Civil Offense		_____	- under the laws of many states, all children and any adult judged legally incompetent may have this person, appointed to represent that client's best interests. This person may question witnesses on the stand on behalf of the client. In some states this person may be an attorney, in other states this person can be the any member of the community in good standing (i.e. family member, a professional, or other citizen).
5	Court Process		_____	- participation of an impartial third party to resolve a dispute, plan a transaction, or assist in negotiations.
6	Adjudication Phase		_____	- a person who brings an action or sues in a civil action and is named on the record.
7	Disposition		_____	- proof legally presented at a trial through witnesses, records, documents, exhibits, or concrete objects to convince the court or a jury.
8	Emancipation		_____	- the authority to act (may be based on type of offense, age, or location).
9	Evidence		_____	- a noncriminal offense punishable by restitution or payment of a fine.
10	Family Court		_____	_ private decision making by one or more individuals with neutral third party to develop a binding decision for disputing parties.
11	Felony		_____	- communication between a social worker and a client that may be kept out of legal proceedings.
12	Guardian ad litem / Conservatorship		_____	- "friend of the court," which are legal motions that can be filed by individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest in the outcome of a case. These briefs can bring additional information and analysis to the attention of the court hearing a case.
13	Informed Consent		_____	- the burden of proof required in a particular kind of case; the level or degree of certainty needed to prove an allegation in court.
14	Jurisdiction		_____	- factual witness
15	Juvenile Justice System		_____	- one who is called to testify in a court proceeding
16	Liability Insurance		_____	- a type of court system that has jurisdiction over the following proceedings: (1) child custody, (2) child support, (3) determination of paternity and support, (4) termination of parental rights, (5) juvenile delinquency and whether a person is in need of supervision, and (6) divorce.
17	Malpractice		_____	- any act of professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of skill resulting in harm to a client.
18	Mediation		_____	- a witness rendered qualified by the judge to give opinions in a particular area of skillfulness.
19	Misdemeanor		_____	- a surrender of part or all of the rights over a child. A client can become emancipated from his or her parents through parental permission, court order, or depending on the state, certain actions taken (such as marriage, childbirth, independent living, or enlisting in the armed forces).
20	Plantiff		_____	- a less serious crime generally punishable by a fine or imprisonment (i.e. battery, negligent operation of a vehicle, or carrying of a concealed weapon).
21	Privileged Communication		_____	- the court determines the sentence.
22	Standard of Proof		_____	- Standard of Proof
23	(1) Beyond a reasonable doubt, which applies to in criminal or delinquency cases, (2) fair preponderance of the evidence, which applies in most civil cases. These are types of _______.		_____	- a crime considered serious enough to be punishable by imprisonment (i.e. murder, kidnapping, first-degree sexual assault).
24	Lay		_____	- facts are presented and a judge or jury determines the verdict.
25	Expert		_____	- the client's granting of permission for intervention services based on complete information regarding the facts, risks, and alternatives. This must be documented.
26	Witness		_____	- insurance that transfers financial risk from the provider, agency, or school to an insurance carrier.