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Today's Terms
Preliminary inquiry
Definition:
In Juvenile Court, an investigation and study conducted by the probation department upon receiving a referral to determine whether further action should be taken.
Not guilty plea
Definition:
Complete denial of guilt. In criminal cases, a necessary stage of the proceedings required to preserve all legal issues.
Not guilty by reason of insanity
Definition:
The jury or the judge must determine that the defendant, because of mental disease or defect, could not form the intent required to commit the offense.
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