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SECTION 1.1
JURISDICTION; TIME LIMITS

1.1-1 Jurisdiction
A. General
B. Jurisdiction: Monetary Limit
C. Subject-Matter Jurisdiction: Exclusions
D. Subject-Matter Jurisdiction: Kinds of Actions
E. Territorial Jurisdiction
F. Venue of Actions
G. Personal Jurisdiction
H. Indian Jurisdiction

1.1-2 Time Limits for Bringing Actions
A. Computation of Time Limits
B. Time Limits in General
C. Other Time Limits
D. Determination That Time Limit Has Passed

SECTION 1.2
CIVIL PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL

1.2-1 Complaint
A. Filing of Complaint and Docketing of Action
B. Other Matters Related to Complaint

1.2-2 Summons
A. Purpose
B. Issuance
C. Service of Process - General
D. Service of Process - Methods of Service
E. Service by Mail
F. Who May Serve
G. Proof of Service of Process; Return

1.2-3 Answer, Counterclaim, Third-Party Complaint
A. General
B. Counterclaim or Setoff
C. Third-Party Complaint
D. Interpleader
E. Filing of Answer
F. Jury Demand by Defendant
G. Clarifying or Amending Complaint or Answer
H. Service of the Answer
I. Defenses
J. Default

1.2-4 Pleadings and Motions
A. Service and Filing of Papers
B. Pleadings
C. Motions
D. Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
E. Motion for Summary Judgment

1.2-5 Parties
A. Who may Sue; Real Party in Interest
B. Minors and Incapacitated Persons
C. Death or Incapacity; Transfer of Interest
D. Joinder of Parties
E. Pro Se and Attorney Appearance
F. Other Authorized Appearances
G. Attorney Appearance
H. Withdrawal or Attorney Failure to Act

1.2-6 Dismissal
A. Definitions; General
B. Voluntary Dismissal Without Court Order
C. Voluntary Dismissal By Court Order
D. Involuntary Dismissal By Court Order
E. Counterclaims, Cross-Claims
and Third-Party Claims
F. Costs of Previously Dismissed Action
G. Filing; Service

1.2-7 Other Preliminary Matters
A. Discovery
B. Pretrial Conference
C. Notice of Trial
D. Recording of Trial
E. Appointment of Special Master, Arbitrator or Metropolitan Court Judge Pro Tempore

1.2-8 Joint and Separate Trials
A. Reasons
B. Motions; Order

SECTION 1.3
JUDGMENT; ENFORCEMENT; APPEAL

1.3-1 Judgment
A. Definition
B. Entry of Judgment
C. Multiple Claims or Multiple Parties
D. Damages
E. Interest to Date
F. Costs to be Reimbursed (Taxing Costs)
G. Satisfaction of Judgment
H. Relief from Judgment: Clerical Mistake
I. Relief from Judgment: Void Judgment

1.3-2 Default Judgment
A. Definition; Types
B. Entry of Default Judgment
C. Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment
D. Multiple Parties

1.3-3 Reserved

1.3-4 Determination of Judgment Debtor's Assets
A. Judgment Debtor Examination
B. Deposition

1.3-5 Appeal
A. Right of Appeal
B. Notice of Appeal
C. Record on Appeal
D. Stay of Proceedings to Enforce Judgment
E. Review and Remand

SECTION 1.4
EXECUTIONS AND GARNISHMENTS

1.4-1 Executions of Judgments
A. Definitions; General
B. Writ of Execution
C. Exemptions
D. Claim of Exemption for Satisfaction of Separate and Community Debts
E. Transcript of Judgment
F. Levy and Sheriff's Sale
G. Renewal of Execution
H. Examinations and Depositions to Aid Execution

1.4-2 Garnishment
A. Definitions; General
B. Types of Garnishment
C. Garnishment in Advance of Execution
D. Garnishment in Aid of Execution of Judgment
E. Garnishment in Aid of Execution of Judgment Entered in Another Court
F. Default Judgment Against Garnishee
G. Release of Garnishment
H. Miscellaneous
I. Appeals on Rulings on Claims of Exemptions

SECTION 1.5
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

1.5-1 Attachment
A. Definition
B. Constitutionality
C. Procedures
D. Attachment Service Response
E. Dissolution of Attachment
F. Exemptions from Attachmen
G. Appeals in Attachment

1.5-2 Replevin
A. Definition
B. Complaint; Limits
C. Judgment; Execution

1.5-3 Forcible Entry or Unlawful Detainer
A. Procedure; Complaint
B. Judgment
C. Execution
D. Appeal

1.5-4 Bankruptcy
A. Overview of the Bankruptcy Process
B. Effect of Bankruptcy on Civil Court Cases
C. Effect of Bankruptcy on Criminal Court Cases
D. Effect of Bankruptcy on Collection of Criminal Fees and Fines

SECTION 1.6
LANDLORD-TENANT PROCEEDINGS

1.6-1 Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act
A. Important Note
B. Coverage; Application of Act
Chart: Obligations of Owner and Resident Under Owner-Resident Relations Act
C. Obligations of the Owner Under the Act
D. Obligations of the Resident Under the Act
E. Types of Actions Allowed Under the Act
Chart Owner Resident Relations Act
Causes of Action
F. Notice
G. Termination of Rental Agreements and Abatement of Rent
H. Actions for Possession
I. Actions for Damages
J. Petition by Owner for Restitution; Petition by Resident for Relief; Summons
K. Judgment; Writ of Restitution
L. Actions for Counterclaim
M. Appeal in Actions for Possession
N. Deposits
O. Disposition of Property Left on Premises

1.6-2 Mobile Home Act
A. Application of Act
B. Obligations of Owner
C. Obligations of Resident
D. Tenancy Requirements, Rental Agreements
E. Termination of Tenancy
F. Action for Termination/Forcible Entry/Detainer
G. Security Agreements/Deposits
H. Alternative Dispute Resolution
I. Conflicts of Law/Mediation

CRIMINAL CHAPTER

SECTION 2.1
MISDEMEANORS: GENERAL; PROCEDURES BEFORE TRIAL

2.1-1 General
A. Definitions
B. Jurisdiction
C. Venue
D. Time Limitations
E. Determination of Present Competency

2.1-2 Complaint; Summons; Arrest Warrant
A. Filing Complaint and Docketing of Action
B. Criminal Summons
C. Arrest Without a Warrant
D. Preliminary Rights
E. Probable Cause Determination
F. Detention Hearing for Children
G. Arrest Warrant

2.1-3 Arraignment
A. Definition; General
B. Juveniles in the Magistrate and
Metropolitan Courts
C. Explanation of Rights
D. Representation by Counsel
E. Entry of Plea

2.1-4 Joint and Separate Trials
A. Joinder of Offenses
B. Joinder of Defendants
C. Consolidation
D. Severance; Separate Trials

2.1-5 Jury Trial
A. Right to Jury Trial
B. Exercise or Waiver of the Right to Jury

2.1-6 Dismissal
A. Definitions; General
B. Voluntary Dismissal by Prosecution
C. Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute
D. Refiled Complaints in Metropolitan Court

2.1-7 Sentencing Options
A. Deferral, Suspension and Probation

2.1-8 Other Preliminary Matters
A. Subpoenas
B. Discovery
C. Pretrial Conference
D. Motions
E. Recording of Trial
F. Service and Filing by Facsimile
G. Service and Filing by Electronic Transmission

SECTION 2.2
FELONIES

2.2-1 General
A. Definition
B. Authority of Court

2.2-2 Complaint and Arrest Warrant
A. Filing Complaint and Docketing of Action
B. Issuance of Arrest Warrant
C. Arrest and Return
D. Arrest Followed by Complaint
E. Amendment of Complaints

2.2-3 First Appearance
A. Definition; General
B. Explanation of Rights
C. Representation by Counsel
D. Determination of Indigency
E. Release; Bail
F. Explanation of Preliminary Examination and Grand Jury Indictment Process
G. Dialogue for First Appearance

2.2-4 Fugitive Actions
A. Fugitive Complaint
B. Arraignment and Commitment Hearing
C. Transfer of Actions

SECTION 2.3
MISDEMEANORS: JUDGMENT; SENTENCE; APPEAL

2.3-1 General
A. Judgment and Sentence; Written Orders
B. Right to Appeal

2.3-2 Sentencing
A. Pre-Sentence Report
B. Sentencing Options
C. Sentencing for Hate Crimes
D. Terms and Conditions of a Deferred or Suspended Sentence: Probation
E. Successful Completion of or Violation and Revocation of Probation

2.3-3 Court Costs and Fines
Payment of Court Costs and Fines

2.3-4 Appeal
A. Right, Notice and Docketing of Appeal
B. Transcript of Proceedings
C. Conditions of Release
D. Disposition; Time Limitations

SECTION 2.4
GAME AND FISH VIOLATIONS

2.4 Game and Fish Violations
A. Jurisdiction; Penalties
B. Arrest; Search Warrants; Citations
C. Prosecution

SECTION 2.5
SEARCH AND SEIZURE

2.5-1 Search Warrants
A. General
B. Sufficiency of Affidavit; Probable Cause

2.5-2 Searches Without Warrants
A. General
B. Searches of Persons and Places
C. Searches of Motor Vehicles

2.5-3 Motion to Suppress
A. General
B. Who May File Motion
C. Grounds for Suppression: The Exclusionary Rule

2.5-4 Gambling: Search and Seizure
A. Affidavit
B. Search Warrant
C. Execution

2.5-5 Inspection Orders
A. Administrative Inspection; Defined
B. Application for Inspectorial Search Order
C. Probable Cause for Issuance of Inspection Order
D. Exceptions to Requirement for Inspection Order

SECTION 2.6
RELEASE; BAIL

2.6-1 General
A. Right to Release; Purpose of Conditions
B. Factors to be Considered Prior to
Setting Conditions of Release
C. Conditions of Release to Assure Orderly Administration of Justice
D. Release Proceedings
E. Release Forms
F. Failure to Comply with Conditions of Release
G. Failure to Appear
H. Forfeiture of bail -- exoneration
I. Misdemeanors: Continuation and
Review of Release

2.6-2 Personal Recognizance and Bonds
A. Personal Recognizance
B. Bonds; General
C. Unsecured Appearance Bond
D. Appearance Bond: Cash Deposit.
E. Appearance Bond: 100 Percent Cash Deposit
F. Bail Bond
G. Bail Bond: Discharge of Surety
H. Bonds: Forfeiture

GENERAL CIVIL & CRIMINAL CHAPTER

SECTION 3.1
SUBPOENAS

3.1 Subpoenas
A. General
B. Issuance; General Rules
C. Service of Subpoena
D. Motion to Quash Subpoena
E. Failure of Appear

SECTION 3.2
JURY SELECTION AND TRIALS

3.2-1 Calling of Prospective Jurors
A. General
B. Request for Qualified Jurors
C. Excusing
D. Jury Costs

3.2-2 Trials General

3.2-3 Calling the Cause
A. Start of Trial
B. Readiness to Proceed with Trial
C. Motion to Quash Jury Array
Appendix
UJI Civil 13-106 7
UJI Criminal 14-101 10

3.2-4 Selection of Jury
A. Calling Jurors
B. Voir Dire: General
C. Challenges for Cause
D. Drawing Names
E. Peremptory Challenges
F. Additional Jurors
G. General

3.2-5 Oath to Jurors; Preliminary Instructions
A. Oath
B. Preliminary Instructions
C. Opening statement -- UJI Civil 13-108

3.2-6 Witness Oath; Exclusion Rules; Opening Statements
A. Witness Oath
B. Exclusion Rule
C. Opening Statements

3.2-7 Presentation of Evidence
A. Order of Presentation
B. Witnesses: Testimony
C. Defendant as Witness
D. Introduction of Documentary Evidence and Other Things
E. Objections
F. Confessions

3.2-8 Rules of Evidence
A. Overview
B. Application of the Rules of Evidence
C. Construction of the Rules of Evidence
D. General Principles of Evidence
E. Relevancy
F. Evidence on Specific Topics
G. Witness Testimony
H. Hearsay
I. Privileges

3.2-9 Instructions to Jury
A. General
B. Requested Instructions

3.2-10 Closing Arguments
A. Definition
B. Order of Presentation

3.2-11 Jury Deliberation; Verdict; Trial by Court
A. Deliberation and Verdict
B. Procedure When Jury Reaches Verdict
C. Failure of Jury to Reach Verdict
D. Trial by Court: Nonjury Trials

3.2-12 Motions for Directed Verdict or Dismissal During Trial
A. Motion for Directed Verdict
B. Motions for Dismissal

3.2-13 Motion for New Trial

3.2-14 Preservation and Disposition of Exhibits
A. Preservation
B. Return to Court for Appeal
C. Final Disposition

SECTION 3.3
BENCH WARRANT

3.3 Bench Warrant
A. General
B. Issuance
C. Execution; Return
D. Grounds for Issuing Bench Warrant

SECTION 3.4
CONTEMPT

3.4 Contempt
A. General; Definitions
B. Direct Contempt
C. Indirect Contempt
D. Notice
E. Hearing
F. Punishment; Appeal

SECTION 3.5
EXCUSAL, RECUSAL, INABILITY TO PROCEED

3.5-1 Excusal, Recusal, Inability to Proceed
A. Excusal
B. Recusal
C. Inability of a Judge to Proceed
D. Procedure for Replacing a Judge Upon Excusal or Recusal - Magistrate Court
E. Procedure for Replacing a Judge Upon Excusal or Recusal - Metropolitan Court

3.5-2 Recording of Proceedings
A. Record
B. Broadcasting and Photographs

SECTION 3.6
EFFECTIVE DATES OF STATUTES AND COURT RULES

3.6 Effective Dates of Statute and Court Rules
A. General
B. Exceptions

A

Abatement of rent 1.6-1(G)

Accounts, verified (Civil actions) 1.2-1(B)

Accord and Satisfaction 1.2-3(I)

Acquittal 3.2-11 (See also Verdict)

Action
Civil Ch. 1
Criminal Ch. 2

Admissions (of defendant) 3.2-8

Advising defendant of rights
Felonies 2.2-3(B)
Misdemeanors 2.1-3(B)

Affidavit
Gambling 2.5-4(A)
Garnishment 1.4-2(C)
Search warrant 2.5-1(B)

Affirmative defenses 1.2-3(I)

Agreement, rental 1.6-1

Alias summons, civil 1.2-2(B)

Amended pleadings 1.2-1(B), 1.2-4(B)(5)
Motion to file 1.2-4(C)

Answer
Garnishment 1.4-2(C), (D) and (F)
Generally 1.2-3
Motion for clarification 1.2-4(B)

Answer date
Answer 1.2-3(E)
Civil summons 1.2-2(A)
Forcible entry 1.5-3(A)

Appeal
Attachments 1.5-1(G)
Civil 1.3-5
Petition for release (felonies) 2.6-1(D)(6)
Conditions of release 2.3-4 (C)
Contempt of court 3.4(F)
Disposition, time limits 2.3-4(D)
Exemptions 1.4-1(C), (D)
Forcible entry/unlawful detainer 1.5-3(D)
Informing defendant of right 2.3-1(B), 2.3-4
Misdemeanors 2.3-4
Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(M)

Appeal bond
Generally 1.3-5(D)
Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(M)

Appearance, first (felonies)
Bail 2.6-1(D)(2)
Generally 2.2-3
Release 2.6-1

Appearance, pro se 1.2-5(E)

Appearance bond 2.6-1(A)

Arbitration and award 1.2-3(I)

Arraignment
Bail 2.1-3
Release 2.6-1
Time Limits 2.1-3(A)
Waiver 2.1-3(A)

Arrest
Contempt of court 3.4(D)
Felonies 2.2-2(B)
Followed by complaint 2.2-2(D)
Gambling 2.5-4(C)
Game and fish violations. 2.4(B)
Misdemeanors 2.1-2(C)
Probable cause for 2.1-2(G)
Violation of probation. 2.3-2(E), 2.1-7(A), 3.3(D)
Violation of release/bail 2.6-1(F)
Warrantless 2.1-2(C)

Arrest Warrant (See Arrest)

Attachment 1.5-1
Attachment Procedures 1.5-1(C)

Attorney appearance 1.2-5(G)

Attorney representation (See Representation by counsel)

Attorneys
Motion for withdrawal or substitution 1.2-4(A), (C) and 1.2-5(H)

Attorney's fees
Commercial transactions 1.3-1(F)
Court costs 1.3-1(F)
Garnishment proceedings 1.4-2(E) through (H)
Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(H)

B

Bail
Bench warrant 3.3
First appearance. 2.2-3(E)
Generally 2.6

Bail bond 2.6-2(C) though (F)

Bail designee 2.6-1(D)

Bail bondsman 2.6-2(F) through (H)

Bankruptcy
Effect on:
Civil Court Cases 1.5-4(B)
Collection of Criminal Fees and Fines 1.5-4(D)
Criminal Court Cases 1.5-4(C)
Overview 1.5-4(A)

Bench warrant
Failure of defendant to appear. 3.2-3(B)
Failure of juror to appear 3.2-4(A)
Failure of witness to appear 3.1(E)
Generally 3.3

Bonds
Appeal 1.3-5
Criminal 2.6-2(B-F) (See also Bail and Release)
General 2.6-2(B)
Forfeiture 2.6-2(H)
Default judgment 2.6-2(H)
Discharge of surety 2.6-2(G)
Obligations of sureties. 2.6-2(F) through (H)
Sheriff's sale 1.4-1(F)
Supersedeas 1.4-1(A), 2.6-2(H)

Broadcasting, judicial proceedings 3.5-2(B)

C

Calling the cause 3.2-3

Calling of prospective jurors 3.2-1

Cameras 3.5-2(B)

Certificate of mailing (garnishments) 1.4-2(D)

Challenges, peremptory 3.2-4(E)

Challenges for cause 3.2-4(C)

Civil actions Ch. 1

Civil trials 3.2

Claim of exemption 1.4-1(C), (D)

Clarifying or amending answer or complaint 1.2-3(G)

Clerical mistake
Civil judgment 1.3-1(H)
Motion to correct 1.2-4(B)

Closing arguments 3.2-10

Collateral estoppel 1.2-3(I)

Comparative negligence 1.2-3(I)

Compensated surety 2.6-2(F), (G)

Competency of defendant
Misdemeanors 2.1-1(E)

Complaint
Civil 1.2-1
Contempt of court 3.4(D), (E)
Felonies 2.2-2(A)
Following arrest. 2.2-2(D)
Garnishment 1.4-2(D) through (F)
Misdemeanors 2.1-2(A)
Third Party 1.2-3(C)

Concurrent sentences 2.3-2(B)

Conditions of probation 2.3-2(B), (D)

Conditions of release 2.3-4(C)

Confessions 3.2-7(F), 2.6-1(A) through (D)

Consecutive sentences 2.3-2(B)

Consent
To search motor vehicles 2.5-2(C)
To search person or place 2.5-2(B)

Consolidation
Misdemeanors 2.1-4(C)

Contempt of court
Bench warrant 3.3(D)
Generally 3.4

Continuances 1.2-4(B)

Contraband 2.5-2(B), (C)

Contracts
Action 1.1-1(D)
Interest 1.3-1(E)
Time limits 1.1-2(B)

Costs, court (See Court costs)

Counsel (See Representation by counsel)

Counterclaim
Damages awarded 1.3-1(D)
Default judgment. 1.3-2(B)
Definition 1.2-3(B)
Dismissal 1.2-3(B), 1.2-6
Jurisdiction 1.2-3(B)
Reply 1.2-3(B)
Satisfaction of judgment. 1.3-1(G)
Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(B), (L)

Court costs
Bench warrant 3.3(D)
Civil
    Dismissal 1.2-6(A)
    Execution 1.4-1(B)
    Generally 1.3-1(F)
    Indigency 1.2-1(A)
    Jury costs 3.2-1(D)
    Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(I), (L)
Misdemeanors 2.3-3

Creditor, judgment (See Judgment creditor)

Criminal actions Ch. 2

Criminal bail receipt 2.6-2

Criminal trials 3.2

D

Damages
Consequential 1.6-1(I)
Default judgment. 1.3-2(B)
Forcible entry/unlawful detainer. 1.6-1(E), (I)
Generally 1.3-1(D)
Replevin 1.5-2(C)
Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(B), (I)

Death or incapacity of parties 1.2-5(C)

Debtor, judgment (See Judgment debtor)

Default judgment
Failure of defendant to answer 1.2-3(J)
Forfeiture of bond. 2.6-2(H)
Garnishment 1.4-2(F)
Generally 1.3-2
Motion to set aside 1.2-4(C)
Non-appearing party at trial 3.1(E)
Service of summons 1.2-3(H)

Defendant as witness 3.2-7(C)

Defenses, civil answer 1.2-3(I)

Deferred sentence
Generally 2.3-2(B), (D)

Deliberation, jury 3.2-11

Deposits 1.6-1(N)

Designation of magistrate 3.5-1(D)

Designee, bail 2.6-1(D)(1)

Detainer, unlawful 1.5-3

Determination of indigency (See Indigency)

Determination of present competency 2.1-1(E)
(See Mental competency)

Direct contempt of court 3.4(B)

Directed verdict, motion for 3.2-12(A)

Disability of judges 3.5-1(C)

Discovery
Civil 1.2-7(A)
Misdemeanors 2.1-8(B)

Dismissal
Civil
    Complaint defective. 1.2-1(A)
    Generally (voluntary, involuntary) 1.2-6
    Invalid action 1.2-6(D)
    Motion for failure to pursue 1.2-4(C)
    Motions for, at trial. 3.2-12(B)
    Summons, issuance of 1.2-2(B)
Misdemeanors 2.1-6

Disqualification 3.5-1

District attorney
Criminal complaint. 2.2-2(A), 2.1-2(A)
Indictment 2.2-2(A), 2.2-3(F)
Search warrant 2.5-1

Docketing of action
Civil 1.2-1
Felonies 2.2-2(A)
Misdemeanors 2.1-2(A)
Docket fee (See Court costs)

Documentary evidence 3.2-7(D)

E

E-mail (electronic transmission)
Civil 1.2-4 (A)
Criminal 2.1-8 (G)

Entry, forcible 1.5-3

Entry of judgment 1.3-1(B)
Default 1.3-2(B)

Entry of plea
Felonies 2.2-3(A)
Misdemeanors 2.1-3(E)

Evidence
Confessions 3.2-7(F)
Documentary 3.2-7(D)
Generally 3.2-7, 3.2-8
Introduction of,
    In trial 3.2-7(D)
Objections 3.2-7(E)
Prior convictions 3.2-7(C), 3.2-8(F)
Rules of,
    In contempt hearing. 3.4(E), 3.2-8(B)
    In trial 3.2-7, 3.2-8(B)
    Suppression of 2.5-3

Examination of witnesses 3.2-7(B)

Exclusions, civil jurisdiction 1.1-1(C)

Exclusion rule 3.2-6(B)

Excusal of judges 3.5-1(A)

Excusing jurors 3.2-1(C)

Execution
Bench warrant 3.3(C)
Civil
    Appeal acts as stay 1.3-5(D)
    Forcible entry/unlawful detainer 1.5-3(C)
    Garnishment. 1.4-2
    Replevin 1.5-2(C)
    Trial remarks 3.2-10
    Gambling, search warrant 2.5-4(C)

Executions
Claim of exemption for satisfaction of separate and community debts 1-4-1(D)
Definitions; General 1-4-1(A)
Examinations and depositions to aid execution 1-4-1(H)
Exemptions 1-4-1(C)
Levy and sheriff's sale 1-4-1(F)
Renewal of execution 1-4-1(G)
Sheriff's fees 1.3-1(F)
Transcript of judgment 1-4-1(E)
Writ of execution 1-4-1(B)

Exemption, claim of (garnishments) 1.4-2(C)

Exemptions 1.4-1(C), (D)

Exemptions from attachment 1.5-1(F)

Explanation of rights
Contempt of court 3.4
Felonies 2.2-3(B), (G)
Misdemeanors 2.1-3(C)

F

Failure to appear
Bail 2.6-1(E)
Bench warrant 3.3(A), (D)
Release 2.6-1
Subpoena 3.1(E)
Conditions of release 2.6-1(G)

Failure to comply with release conditions 2.6-1(E)

Failure to pay fine 2.3-3(A)

Failure to prosecute
Civil 1.2-6(C)
Misdemeanors 2.1-6(C)

Failure to pursue case 1.2-6(C)

Failure to reach verdict 3.2-11(C)

Fax (facsimile)
Civil 1.2-4(A)
Criminal 2.1-8(F)

Felonies
Arrest 2.2-2
Bail; release 2.2-3 (E)
Degrees of 2.2-1(A)
Explanation of Rights 2.2-3(B)
First Appearance 2.2-3
Fugitive Actions 2.2-4
Generally 2.2
Motion to suppress search warrant 2.5-3
Penalties 2.2-1(A)
Petition to district court. 2.6-1(D)
Time limits 2.1-1(D)

Filing answer to summons 1.2-3(E)

Filing civil complaint 1.2-1(A)

Filing criminal complaint
Contempt of court 3.4(D)
Felonies 2.2-2(A)
Misdemeanors 2.1-2(A)

Filing by electronic transmission (e-mail)
Civil 1.2-4(A)
Criminal 2.1-8(G)

Filing by Facsimile (fax)
Civil 1.2-4(A)
Criminal 2.1-8(F)

Fines
Bench warrant 3.3(D)
Contempt of court penalties 3.4(F)
Felony penalties. 2.2-1(A)
Final order on criminal complaint 2.3-1(A)
Generally 2.3-3
Judgment and sentence form. 2.3-1(A)
Misdemeanor penalties 2.1-1(A)

First appearance
Bail 2.6-2
Generally 2.2-3
Release 2.6-1

Forcible entry/unlawful detainer 1.5-3

Forfeiture of bail 2.6-2(H)

Fraud 1.2-3(I)

G

Gambling, search warrant for 2.5-4(B)

Game and Fish violations
Arrest/Search warrants. 2.4(B)
Generally 2.4
Jurisdiction Penalties. 2.4(A)

Garnishment
Appeals on Claims of Exemptions 1.4-2(I)
Default Judgment Against Garnishee 1.4-2(F)
Definitions; General 1.4-2(A)
Generally 1.4-2
Garnishment in Advance of Execution 1.4-2(C)
Garnishment in Aid of Execution of Judgment 1.4-2(D)
Garnishment in Aid of Execution of Judgment Entered in Another Court 1.4-2(E)
Motion to challenge answer. 1.2-4(C)
Miscellaneous 1.4-2(H)
Release of Garnishment 1.4-2(G)
Types of Garnishment 1.4-2(B)

Giving instructions to jury 3.2-5(B), 3.2-9

Grand jury (See Indictment)

Guardian, appointment of 1.2-5(B)

Guardian ad litem 1.2-4(C), 1.2-5(B)

Guilty plea
Generally 2.1-3(E)

Guilty verdict (See Verdict)

H

Hate Crimes 2.3-2(C)

Hearing, preliminary (See Preliminary examination)

I

Imprisonment
Appeal 2.3-4
Contempt of court penalties 3.4(F)
Felony penalties 2.2-1(A)
Generally 2.3-2
Judgment and sentence form. 2.3-1(A)
Misdemeanor penalties 2.1-1(A)

Incapacitated party in civil action 1.2-5(B), (C)

Incompetency (See Mental competency)

Indian jurisdiction 1.1-1(H)

Indictment 2.2-2(A), 2.2-3(F)

Indigency
Appeal 1.3-5(B)
Court costs
    Civil 1.2-1(A)
    Criminal 2.3-4(A)
Determination in Felony Cases 2.2-3(D)
Explanation of rights
    Felonies 2.2-3(B), (G)
    Misdemeanors 2.1-3(C)

Indirect contempt 3.4(C)

Initial appearance (See First appearance)

Injunctions 1.1-1(C), 1.6-1(B)

Insanity plea 2.1-3(E)

Inspection orders 2.5-5
Application for 2.5-5(B)
Exceptions to requirement for 2.5-5(D)
Probable cause 2.5-5(C)

Instructions to jury 3.2-5(B), 3.2-9
Civil case (Appendix) 2-3

Interest
Appeal bond 1.3-5(D)

Execution 1.4-2(D)
Forcible entry/unlawful detainer 1.5-3
Garnishment 1.5-3(B)
Generally 1.3-1(E)

Introduction of evidence
Trial 3.2-7(D)

Interpleader 1.2-3(D)

Inventory searches 2.5-2(C)

Involuntary dismissal (See Dismissal)

Issuance of summons 1.2-2(B)

J

Jail (See Imprisonment)

Joinder
Civil actions 1.2-5(D)
Misdemeanors 2.1-4(A), (B)
Third party complaint 1.2-3(C)

Joint trials
Civil actions 1.2-8
Misdemeanors 2.1-4(B), (A)

Judgment, civil
Appeal from 1.3-5
Default (See Default judgment)
Definition 1.3-1(A)
Execution of 1.3-3
Forcible entry/unlawful detainer 1.5-3
Garnishment 1.4-2(D), (E), (F) and (G)
Generally 1.3-1
Interest 1.3-1(E)
Judgment creditor 1.4-1
Judgment debtor 1.4-1
On the pleadings. 1.2-4
Replevin 1.5-2(C)
Summary judgment, motion for 1.2-4(D)
Supplementary proceedings 1.3-4
Trial 3.2-11(B), (C) and (D)
Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(J)

Judgment, misdemeanors
Appeal from 2.3-1(B), 2.3-4
Form 2.3-1(A)
Generally 2.3-1
Trial 3.2-11(B), (C) and (D)

Jurisdiction
Civil
    Answer 1.2-3
    Complaint 1.2-1(A)
    Dismissal, motion for. 3.2-12(B)
    Generally 1.1-1
    Indian Jurisdiction 1.1-1(H)
    Personal Jurisdiction 1.1-1(G)
    Relief from judgment 1.3-1(H)
    Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(A)
    Valid civil actions 1.2-1(A)
Felonies 2.2-1
Misdemeanors 2.1-1(B)

Jurors
Calling of prospective. 3.2-1
Excusing 3.2-1(C)
Oath 3.2-5(A)
Preliminary instructions 3.2-5(B)
Selection of 3.2-4
Challenge for cause 3.2-4(C)
Peremptory challenges 3.2-4(E)

Jury deliberation 3.2-10

Jury demand/waiver
Civil
    Answer filing. 1.2-3(E)
    Complaint 1.2-1(A)
Misdemeanors 2.1-5(A)

Jury fees and costs 1.2-1(A), 1.2-3(F) 1.3-1(F), 3.2-1(D)

Jury instructions
Generally 3.2-9
Preliminary 3.2-5(B)
Civil jury appendix 3.2-3

Jury trial
Contempt of court 3.4(E)
Generally 3.2
Misdemeanors 2.1-5
Motion to quash jury array 3.2-3(C)

K

Kinds of actions, civil. 1.1-1(D)

L

Landlord-tenant 1.6-1

Law enforcement officer
Arrest 2.2-2(C), 2.1-2(C) and 2.4(B)
Bail, release 2.6-2
Bench warrant 3.3(C)
Criminal complaint. 2.2-2(A), 2.1-2(A)
Search warrant 2.5.1, 2.5-2, 2.5-3, and 2.5-4(C)
Summons 2.1-2(B)


Lawyer representation (See Representation by counsel)

Levy 1.4-1(F)

M

Mental competency
Misdemeanors 2.1-1(E)

Mileage, costs 1.3-1(F)

Minors
Arraignment 2.1-3(B)
Civil actions, parties. 1.2-5(B)
Misdemeanors 2.1-3(B)

Misdemeanors
Bail, release 2.6-1
Generally 2.1, 2.3
Motion to suppress search warrant 2.5-3
Petty 2.1-1(A)
Trials 3.2
Continuation and review of release 2.6-1(I)

Mobile Home Park Act
Alternative Dispute Resolution 1.6-2
Application of Act. 1.6-2
Obligations of Owner 1.6-2
Obligations of Tenant 1.6-2
Tenancy Requirements, Rental Agreements 1.6-2
Termination of Tenancy 1.6-2
Action for Termination/Forcible Entry/Detainer 1.6-2
Security Agreements/Deposits. 1.6-2
Conflicts of Law/Mediation 1.6-2

Monetary limit, civil jurisdiction 1.1-1(B)

Motions
Civil 1.2-4(C)
For directed verdict. 3.2-12(A)
For dismissal, during trial 3.2-12(B)
For production of documentary evidence 1.2-4(C)
Misdemeanors 2.1-8(D)
To quash jury array 3.2-3(C)
To quash subpoena 3.1(D)
To suppress search warrant. 2.5-3
Judgment on pleadings 1.2-4(D)
Summary judgment 1.2-4(E)

Motor vehicles, warrantless search of 2.5-2(C)

Multiple debtors 1.3-1(C)

N

Needy persons (See Indigency)

News media 3.5-2(B)

No contest (nolo contendere plea) 2.1-3(E)

Non-jury trial
Generally 3.2-11(D)

Not guilty by reason of insanity 2.1-3(E)

Not guilty plea 2.1-3(E)

Notice of appeal (See also Appeal)
Civil 1.3-5(B)
Misdemeanors 2.3-4(A)

Notice of trial
Civil 1.2-7(C)

Notice requirements, Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(F)

Nulla bona return 1.3-3(F)

O

Oaths
Affidavit for search warrant. 2.5-1(B)
Jurors 3.2-5(A)
Witness, trial 3.2-6(A)

Objections 3.2-7(E)

Open accounts 1.3-1(F)

Opening statements 3.2-6(C) and 3.2-5(C)

Own recognizance 2.6-2(A)

P

Partial satisfaction of judgment 1.3-1(G)

Parties in civil actions
Generally 1.2-5
Incapacitated person. 1.2-5(B)
Joinder 1.2-5(D)
Minors 1.2-5(B)
Real party in interest. 1.2-5(A)
Transfer of interest. 1.2-5(C)
Death 1.2-5(C)

Penalties
Game and fish violations. 2.4(A)
Misdemeanors 2.1-1(A), 2.3-2(B) and (C)

Peremptory challenges 3.2-4(E)

Personal recognizance 2.6-2(A)

Petition by owner for restitution 1.6-1(J)

Petition by resident for relief 1.6-1(J)

Petty misdemeanors (See Misdemeanors)

Photographs 3-5-2(B)

Plain view doctrine
Motor vehicle search. 2.5-2(C)
Warrantless search. 2.5-2(B)

Plea
Felonies 2.2-3(A)
Misdemeanors 2.1-3(E)

Plea agreement 2.1-3(E)

Pleadings, civil 1.2-4(A), (B)

Police (See Law enforcement officer)

Possession actions 1.6-1(H)

Pro Se Party 1.2-5(E)

Preliminary examination 2.2-3(F)

Preliminary hearing (See Preliminary examination)

Presentation of evidence 3.2-7

Present competency (See Mental competency)

Pre-trial conference
Civil 1.2-3(G)
Misdemeanors 2.1-8(C)

Prevailing party 1.3-1, 1.3-2

Prison (See Imprisonment)

Pro se (See Appearance, pro se)

Probable cause
Arrest warrant issuance 2.2-2(B)
Inspection orders 2.5-5(C)
Searches without warrant. 2.5-2(B), (C)

Probation
Bench warrant 2.3-2(D), 3.3(D)
Hearing on violation of condition 2.3-2(E)
Revocation of 2.3-2(E)
Sentence 2.3-2(B), (C)
Successful completion of. 2.3-2(E)
Terms and conditions of 2.3-2(D)

Process Servers 1.2-2(C), (D) and (F)

Proof of service (civil summons) 1.2-2(G)

Public defender 2.2-3(C), (G)

Q

Qualified electors, as jurors 3.2-1(A)

Quash jury array, motion to 3.2-3(12)

Quash subpoena, motion to 3.1(D)

Questioning jurors (See Voir dire)

R

Rate of interest 1.3-1(E)

Real party in interest 1.2-5(A)

Rebuttable presumption (civil actions) 1.2-1(B)

Receipt
Criminal bail 2.6-2(D)
Docket fee 1.2-1(A)
Jury fee 1.2-1(B)
Payment of fine 2.3-3(A)

Recognizance, release on 2.6-2(A)

Record
Generally 3.5-2(A)
Civil trial 1.2-7(D)

Recusal of judges 3.5-1(B)
Failure to recuse 3.5-1(D), (E)

Release
Arraignment 2.1-3(A)
Bail 2.6-1
Bench warrant 3.3(D)
Conditions 2.6-1(B), (C)
First appearance. 2.2-3(A), (E)
Forms 2.6-1(E)
Generally 2.6-1
Misdemeanor appeal. 2.3-4(C)
Right to 2.6-1(A)
Defense of 1.2-3(I)
Proceedings 2.6-1(D)

Release of garnishment 1.4-2(G)

Relief from judgment
Clerical mistake. 1.3-1(H)
Motion for 1.2-4(C)
Void judgment 1.3-1(I)

Renewal of execution 1.4-1(G)

Rental agreement 1.6-1(C)

Replevin 1.5-2

Representation by counsel
Felonies 2.2-3(D)
Misdemeanors 2.1-3(D)
Waiver 2.2-3(C), (D)

Requested instructions 3.2-8(B)

Res Judicata 1.2-3(I)

Restitution
Petition for 1.6-1(J)
Writ of 1.6-1(K)

Return
Arrest warrant 2.1-2(G)
Bench warrant 3.3(C)
Execution in forcible entry/unlawful detainer 1.5-3(C)
Nulla bona 1.4-1(F)
Subpoena 3.1(C)
Summons, civil 1.2-2(G)
Summons, criminal 2.1-2(B)
Writ of execution 1.4-1(B)

Return date
Answer 1.2-2(A), 1.2-3(E)
Default 1.2-3(J), 1.3-2(A)
Forcible entry/unlawful detainer. 1.5-3(A)
Owner-resident relations. 1.6-1(J)
Summons, civil 1.2-2(B)

Right of appeal (See Appeal)

Right to bail/release 2.6-1(A)

Rights, explanation of (See Explanation of rights)

Rules of evidence (See Evidence, rules of)

S

Satisfaction of judgment 1.3-1(G)

Searches without warrants
Contraband 2.5-2(B), (C)
Emergency 2.5-2(B)
Exceptional circumstances 2.5-2(B)
Incident to arrest. 2.5-2(B)
Inventory searches. 2.5-2(C)
Of motor vehicles 2.5-2(C)
Of persons and places 2.5-2(B)
Plain view doctrine 2.5-2(B), (C)
With consent 2.5-2(B), (C)

Search Warrants
Gambling 2.5-4(B)
Generally 2.5
Motion to suppress 2.5-3
Third party 2.5-3(B)

Seizure (See Search warrants)

Selection of jury 3.2-4

Sentence
Deferral, Suspension, Probation 2.1-7(A)
Final order on criminal complaint 2.3-1(A)
Misdemeanors 2.1-7
Options 2.3-2(B)
Generally 2.3-2
Judgment and sentence form. 2.3-1(A), (B)
Hate Crimes 2.3-2(C)

Sentence, deferred (See Deferred sentence)

Sentence, suspended (See Suspended sentence)

Separate trials
Civil actions 1.2-8
Misdemeanors 2.1-4(D)

Service
Default 1.2-3(J), 1.3-2(A)
Dismissal, civil. 1.2-6
Dismissal, criminal 2.1-6
Execution 1.4-1(B)
Execution in forcible entry 1.5-3(C)
Forcible entry/unlawful detainer 1.5-3(A)
Garnishment 1.4-2(D), (E) and (F)
Methods 1.2-2(D)
Mail 1.2-2(E)
Pleadings and other papers
    Civil 1.2-2(B), 1.2-3(E) 1.2-4(A), 1.3-1(I), 1.3-2(B), 1.4-2(D) and 3.1(C)
    Criminal 2.1-2(A) and (B), and 2.2-2(A) and (B)
Process, Service of 1.2-2(C)
Proof of 1.2-2(G)
Subpoena 3.1(C)
Summons, civil 1.2-2(B), (C), (D)
Summons, criminal 2.1-2(B)
Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(J)
Witnesses 3.1(C)
Writs of attachment; replevin 1.2-2(F)

Setoff 1.2-3(B) (See also Counterclaim)

Severance 2.1-4(D)

Sheriff (See also Law Enforcement Officer)
Bench warrant 3.3(C)
Execution (civil) 1.4-1
Execution in forcible entry 1.5-3(C)
Fees 1.4-1(F)
Jurors 3.2-4(A)
Levy 1.4-1(B), (F)
Sale 1.3-3(E)
Subpoena 3.1(C)
Summons, civil 1.2-2(G)
Surety, discharge of 2.6-2
Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(K)
Writ of restitution 1.6-1(K)

Six-month rule
Civil 1.2-6(D)
Misdemeanors 2.1-6(C)

State police (See Law enforcement officer)

Statute of limitations
Civil actions 1.1-2(A)
Owner-Resident Relations 1.6-1(B)(6)

Misdemeanors 2.1-1(D)
Defense of 1.2-3(I)

Stay, civil appeal 1.3-5(D)

Subpoena
Failure to appear 3.1(E)
For production of documentary evidence 3.1(B)
Generally 3.1
Issuance 3.1(B)
Motion to quash 3.1(D)
Service 3.1(C)

Subpoenas -- Misdemeanors 2.1-8(A), 3.1

Substitution of parties 1.2-5

Summons
Civil 1.2-2
Criminal 2.1-2(B)
Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act 1.6-1(J)

Supersedeas bond 1.3-5(D)

Supplemental pleadings 1.2-4(B)

Suppression of search warrant and seized evidence
Generally 2.5-3
Grounds for 2.5-3(C)
Right to challenge search and seizure 2.5-3(B)

Surety (See Bonds)

Suspended sentence
Generally 2.3-1(B), 2.3-2(B)

T

Tables
Interest Appendix B ?????????????????????????

Tape Recording 3.5-2(A)

Taxing costs 1.3-1(F) (See also Court costs)

Tenant (See Forcible entry/unlawful detainer and Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act)

Termination of rental agreement 1.6-1(G)

Termination of residency 1.6-1(G)

Territorial jurisdiction 1.1-1(E)

Testimony 3.2-7(B)

Third party complaint 1.2-3(C)

Time limits for Bringing Actions 1.1-2 (See also Statute of limitations)
Computation of Time Limits 1.1-2(A)
Time Limits in General 1.1-2(B)
Other Time Limits 1.1-2(C)
Determination That Time Limit Has Passed 1.1-2(D)

Torts 1.1-1(D)

Transcript of Judgment 1.4-1(E)

Transcript of proceedings
Civil appeal 1.3-5(B)
Criminal
    Insanity plea. 2.1-3(E)
    Misdemeanor appeal. 2.3-4(B)

Transfer of interest 1.2-5(C)

Transfer to district court (See Transcript of proceedings)

Trials
Civil 1.2-8, 3.2
Generally 3.2-2
Jury 2.1-5
Misdemeanors 2.1-4
Public 3.2-4(G)
Presentation of evidence 3.2-7

U

Uncompensated surety 2.6-2(F), (G)

Uniform jury instructions 3.2-5(B), 3.2-9

Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act
Actions for counterclaims 1.6-1(L)
Actions for damages 1.6-1(E), (I)
Actions for possession. 1.6-1(E), (H)
Appeal 1.6-1(M)
Generally 1.6-1(B)
Injunctions 1.6-1(B)
Notice requirements 1.6-1(F)
Obligations of owner. 1.6-1(C)
Obligations of resident 1.6-1(D)
Restitution 1.6-1(J), (K)
Termination of rental agreement 1.6-1(G)

Unlawful detainer (See Forcible entry/unlawful detainer)

Unsecured appearance bond 2.6-2(C)

V

Venue
Civil 1.1-1(F)
Misdemeanors 2.1-1(C)

Verdict 3.2-10
Motion for directed verdict 3.2-12(A)

Void judgment 1.3-1(I)

Voir dire 3.2-4(B)

Voluntary dismissal (See Dismissal)

W

Waiver of counsel 2.2-3(C)

Warrant, arrest (See Arrest)

Warrant, bench (See Bench warrant)

Warrantless search (See Searches without warrants)

Withdrawal or substitution of attorneys 1.2-5(H)

Witnesses
Defendant 3.2-7(C)
Exclusion of 3.2-6(B)
Fees (civil) 1.3-1(F)
Oath 3.2-6(A)
Subpoena of 3.1
Trials 3.2-6, 3.2-7(B)

Writs
Execution 1.4-1(B)
Garnishment 1.4-2
Replevin 1.5-2(C)
Restitution 1.6-1(K)
Service of Attachment & Replevin. 1.2-2(F)

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