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Criminal and Civil Court Processes

 

 

Outline of Criminal and Civil Court Processes

This information briefly outlines the court process for both criminal and civil cases. If you would like more detailed information, click here for a list of local law libraries or access our Glossary of Legal Terms.

This guide is divided into three sections: