USA Law

Tag: Minors

  • Probation

    Probation in the United States A criminal sentence that allows a person to return to the community under supervised release. Probation is an alternative to imprisonment and is applied to almost two-thirds of sentenced offenders in the United States. Control is maintained over the offender by […]

  • Burden of Proof

    Burden of Proof in United States Burden Of Proof Definition The duty of proving the facts in dispute on an issue raised between the parties in a cause. See 16 N. Y. 66; 1 Gray (Mass.) BOO; 6 Wheat. (U.S.) 481. Burden of proof is to be distinguished from prima facie evidence or a prima…

  • Equity

    Equity in the United States Decisions based on a judge's sense of fairness rather than strict common law standards. The equity model permits judges to issue remedies in civil cases based on equitable principles that are outside or that supplement common law. Some of the flexibility of equity […]

  • Equity

    Equity in the United States Decisions based on a judge's sense of fairness rather than strict common law standards. The equity model permits judges to issue remedies in civil cases based on equitable principles that are outside or that supplement common law. Some of the flexibility of equity […]

  • Custody

    Custody in United States Custody Definition The detainer of a person by virtue of a lawful authority. 3 Chit. Prac. 355. The care and possession of a thing. Custody in Foreign Legal Encyclopedias LinkDescription Custody, Custody in the World Legal […]

  • Custody

    Custody in United States Custody Definition The detainer of a person by virtue of a lawful authority. 3 Chit. Prac. 355. The care and possession of a thing. Custody in Foreign Legal Encyclopedias LinkDescription Custody, Custody in the World Legal […]

  • Parental Rights

    Parental Rights in the United States Termination of Parental Rights in the context of Juvenile and Family Law Definition ofTermination of Parental Rights, published by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: A judicial proceeding freeing a child from all custody and control […]

  • Parental Rights

    Parental Rights in the United States Termination of Parental Rights in the context of Juvenile and Family Law Definition ofTermination of Parental Rights, published by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: A judicial proceeding freeing a child from all custody and control […]

  • Summons

    Summons in the United States An instrument used to notify people of a legal cause against them and direct their appearance at a court. A summons is used to notify a person that a criminal complaint has been filed. Summons notification in criminal cases is usually reserved for nonserious […]

  • Summons

    Summons in the United States An instrument used to notify people of a legal cause against them and direct their appearance at a court. A summons is used to notify a person that a criminal complaint has been filed. Summons notification in criminal cases is usually reserved for nonserious […]

  • Child Abuse

    Child Abuse in the United States Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect Child abuse and neglect are defined by Federal and State laws. At the State level, child abuse and neglect may be defined in both civil and criminal statutes. This entry presents civil definitions that determine the […]

  • International Parental Child Abduction

    International Parental Child Abduction in the United States Abductions FROM the U.S. The State Department’s Role United States country officers are available to provide information about options available to help you determine what may be the best course of action in your case.  However, […]

  • International Parental Child Abduction

    International Parental Child Abduction in the United States Abductions FROM the U.S. The State Department’s Role United States country officers are available to provide information about options available to help you determine what may be the best course of action in your case.  However, […]

  • Infant

    Infant in United States Infant Definition At common law, one of either sex under the age of twenty-one years. Co. Litt. 171. By statute, the age at which females reach their majority has been lowered in some states. See Age. Infant in Foreign Legal Encyclopedias LinkDescription Infant, […]

  • Abandonment

    Abandonment in United States Abandonment Definition Relinquishment; surrender; desertion; waiver. Of Property. The relinquishment of property or right with intent not to reclaim the same. It implies a relinquishment to the public generally, or to the next comer; a surrender to a […]