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Definition:
The act of a sheriff, constable, or other ministerial officer, in delivering back to the court a writ, notice, or other paper, which he was required to serve or execute, with a brief account of his doings.
Docket number
Definition:
A nine character court reference number which identifies a criminal court case. The first two digits indicate the year in which the case was filed.
Verdict
Definition:
Formal decision made by a jury, read before the court, and accepted by the judge.
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