TheCenter for Court Innovationruns restorative justice programs in five underserved Brooklyn schools. They’re trying to address the subject through a racial justice lens. “Restorative justice is about accountability and repairing harm,” they note. “What about accountability for the system that has ...
Chancery is a legal term that refers to the court system that is based on principles of equity and fairness instead of strict adherence to the letter of the law. It takes its name from the Latin word "cancelli," which referred to the protective latticework in ancient Roman courts that separ...
Diversion is a type of alternative sentencing that is used in the criminal justice system. It is designed to provide first-time offenders who are charged with minor crimes with a chance to avoid jail time by performing community service, getting drug or alcohol counseling, or paying restitution....
writ, for instance. Warrants are always granted by the court and essentially require that a certain person be arrested and tried for a named crime. A writ of restitution, which is commonly used as a means of eviction, compels locallaw enforcementto evict named tenants on order of the court...
Acivil compromisecan sometimes be worked out with the victim in misdemeanor theft cases. If the victim signs a civil compromise declaration stating he or she received full restitution and agrees with a court dismissing the charges, then a judge would have authority to dismiss the criminal theft ...
the defendant. However, the person prosecuting the crime in criminal law is the prosecutor who represents the people. The prosecutor represents the government. In civil court, it's different. The government is not involved, and usually the penalties involve fines or restitution instead o...
Presents precedence of case on factors to consider on payment of specified amount of restitution by federal court judge. Consideration of the defendant's ability to pay; Limitation of restitution to offenses of conviction; Rules on assessing the amount of restitution....
to act causes the injured patient to miss work, lose a limb or limb function, require additional medical treatment or result in the patient's death, this is known as clinical negligence. The patient or the patient's survivors can seek restitution by filing clinical negligence claims in court....
Most cases are settled out of court. But in such a situation, if the case does go to trial, the court would not rule whether PubCo paid too much for ABC. Rather, it would assess whether PubCo's board of directors conducted their due diligence on ABC and acted in good faith. The fa...
mistake, duress, undue influence, incapacity, or illegality. Rescission by court order is subject to judicial discretion and equitable principles. The court may order rescission alongside other remedies, such as restitution or damages (i.e. some sort of penalty). ...