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Encuesta de Necesidades Legales Civiles de Arizona

Las organizaciones legales civiles en Arizona buscan su opinión para aumentar su capacidad de satisfacer las necesidades legales civiles de los residentes de bajos ingresos de Arizona. Por favor complete esta encuesta para ayudar a mejorar los servicios legales civiles en Arizona.
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Term Main definition
Garnishee

The person upon whom a garnishment is served. (Verb: to institute garnishment proceedings.)
Garnishment

A legal remedy whereby the property or money of the debtor that isin the possession or under the control of a third person (garnishee) is withheld from the debtor and applied to the debt.
General Jurisdiction Court

Court that has authority to hear all legal actions not assigned exclusively to another court.

Synonyms - Superior Court
Genetic Testing

A way to determine the parents of a child by testing the chromosomes of each parent and child through taking a blood sample.

Synonyms - DNA testing
Grand Jury

A group of 12-16 citizens who usually serve a term of not more than 120 days to hear or investigate charges of criminal behavior. TA grand jury indictment is a written accusation charging a defendant with commission of a crime.
Grantee Relative

A relative who has physical or legal custody of and is receiving public assistance for the children of another person.
Gross Income

The total income before deductions, exemptions, or tax reductions.

Synonyms - gross monthly income
Guardian

A person appointed by the court to manage the affairs of a child or incapacitated person. Note: A guardian does not have a duty of support to the child in his/her care.

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