Glossary

A change to a location or job that will help a person with a disability

Government office that keeps records and documents on property ownership

The person who receives notice of legal actions when a corporation is sued

A person who has a petition filed against them

A formal written answer to the plaintiff or petitioner's written statement

The deadline for a defendant or respondent to file an appearance or other required response

Proof of delivery with the recipient's signature, and the date and time of delivery

Cancel or take back

A petition used when one party believes the other party has violated a court order or judgment

Property consisting of land or buildings like a house or an apartment

Released without charging

To take or attempt to take anything from another person by force or intimidation

Leaving the home of parents or guardians without permission. They do not return within a reasonable length of time.

Punishing a person for doing something that is legally protected