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Court 101: Common court terms you may not know

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February 15, 2018

Have you ever wondered what is meant by ex parte, habeas corpus or even disposition? Legal concepts and court terms can be complex. The infographic below highlights a few of these important court terms or visit www.pacourts.us/learn to see our full legal glossary.

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Court 101: Common court terms you may not know

 

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