Legal Terms
The most common Criminal Record definitions, codes and terms used in background screening reports.
Plea and Verdict Abbreviations
GL
GUILTY TO LESSER
GU
GUILTY
NC
NO CONTEST
JA
JUDGMENT ARRESTED (by judge after jury verdict)
PJ
PRAYER FOR JUDGME...
Sat, 27 Dec, 2014 at 2:49 AM
Court order requiring a party to appear and show cause why the court should not take a particular course of action.
Mon, 5 Mar, 2012 at 6:09 PM
Any act involving disrespect to the court or failure to obey its rules or orders. Contempt of court carries a maximum of 30 days in jail or detention.
Mon, 5 Mar, 2012 at 6:07 PM
A plea in abeyance is an agreement that allows the court to dismiss your violation upon completion of certain criteria. This agreement can only be done at ...
Mon, 5 Mar, 2012 at 6:05 PM
DISPOSITION CODES
Court Of Record Cases
CRTC
This method is used to signify a court of record case.
CRTA
Affirmed.
CTRN
Reversed and remanded...
Mon, 26 Mar, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Disposition Explanations
Acquittal, Not Guilty - The defendant has been found not guilty of the offense tried for.
Adjudication Withheld - Cour...
Mon, 26 Mar, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Criminal Definitions & Codes
Acquitted - Non-conviction
The charges against the defendant are dropped.
Adjudicated Guilty - Conv...
Mon, 26 Mar, 2012 at 1:20 PM
As pertains to Oregon:
Violation of Basic Speed Rule (811.100) (1) A person commits the offense of violating the basic speed rule if the person drives a...
Tue, 27 Mar, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Stricken off with Leave to Reinstate (SOL) - means the state moves to dismiss pending charges with the right to reinstate the charges within 120 days if th...
Wed, 9 May, 2012 at 3:54 PM
What does a Disposition of "Retired" mean on my case from a TN Court?
It means the court is NOT pursiung the charges at this time or time of di...
Thu, 31 May, 2012 at 5:33 PM