Ky. Admin. Office of the Courts, Circuit/District Court Clerks' Manual, ch. 43 (Forcible Entry and Detainer)

Citation: Ky. Admin. Office of the Courts, Circuit/District Court Clerks' Manual, ch. 43 (Forcible Entry and Detainer)
Jurisdiction: Kentucky (state)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Documents/ClerksManual.pdf ↗

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A party who presents a petition to a court or
Petitioner
other official body, esp. when seeking relief on
appeal.
The party who brings a civil suit in a court of law.
Plaintiff
An accused person's formal response of “guilty,”
Plea
“not guilty,” or “no contest” to a criminal charge.
A formal document in which a party to a legal
Pleading
proceeding (esp. a civil lawsuit) sets forth or
responds to allegations, claims, denials, or
defenses.
A police-issued order to appear before a judge on
Pre-payable Citation
a given date to defend against a stated charge.
Defendant may prepay prior to the court date
any fine and/or fees.
The judicial procedure by which a testamentary
Probate
document is established to be a valid will; the
proving of a will to the satisfaction of the court.
The party against whom a motion or petition is
Respondent
filed.
Release on personal recognizance (known as ROR
ROR
or OR): the defendant's written promise to
appear. RCr 4.00(f), RCr 4.10.
The formal delivery of a writ, summons, or other
Service of Process
legal process after three attempts, service still
had not been accomplished.
A child accused of committing acts which, if
Status Offense
committed by an adult, would not be a crime.
Includes noncriminal forms of juvenile behavior,
such as running away from home, skipping class,
tobacco offenses or exhibiting beyond-control
behaviors at home or at school.
Stocks and Bonds as security is a bond in which
Stocks and Bonds
the defendant or surety deposits these securities
instead of cash to guarantee the defendant's
appearance. RCr 4.04(1)(d)(iv).
A settlement in which the defendant agrees to
Structured Settlement
pay periodic sums to the plaintiff for a specified
time.
A writ or order commanding a person to appear
Subpoena
before a court or other