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COMPILATION OF FREQUENTLY USED COURT VOCABULARY


DISCLAIMER

The list of frequently used court vocabulary is not intended to be a legal dictionary. If there are questions about the legal use of a word or phrase, one should consult the proper document.

This list was originally compiled in 1986 by Dorothy Coy who was the court administrator for the Multnomah County District and Circuit Court for the State of Oregon.

Jim Boatner
Retired Trial Court Administrator for Linn County Circuit Court
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