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A person who considers the evidence and decides whether a person is guilty or not.

What is Judge

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A person is stating they are innocent and did not commit the crime.

What is Not Guilty.

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an amount of money a judge may impose as part of the punishment if a person is found guilty.
What is Fine.
100

Something that has actual existence and proves a crime was committed.

What is a Evidence.

100

The reason you were sent to the OCR program.

What is Competency.

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A person who represents the State of Ohio and tries to prove the defendant committed a crime.

What is Prosecuting Attorney/Prosecutor.

200

A person admits to committing a crime and takes responsibility for any punishments to come. 

What is Guilty.

200
a suspended sentence in which an individual convicted of a crime is given freedom as long as he/she maintains good behavior under a probation officer's supervision.
What is Probation.
200

When a person is found incompetent to stand trial, they may be recommended for this program to learn legal education and strategies to work with their attorney.

What is Outpatient Competency Restoration (OCR) program. 

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Being able to understand what you are being charged with and communicate effectively with your attorney.

What is Competent to Stand Trial.

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Someone who has first-hand knowledge of what took place in the alleged crime.
What is Eye Witness
300

A person states they did commit a crime but did not understand or know that they committed a crime because of a mental health disorder.

What is Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity (NGRI).

300
assigned tasks to be completed in the community; a Judge will usually specify how many hours of service will need to be completed.
What is Community Service.
300
The person you should communicate effectively with since that person has a direct impact on the outcome of your legal case.
What is the Defense Attorney (your lawyer).
300

This means that the Prosecutor has offered “a deal” and your attorney will review it with you for your consideration.  You agree to plead guilty, and in return you get something.

What is a Plea Deal/Bargain/Agreement.

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Someone you can talk to about your legal case and provides legal education to help with your understanding of the case and communicate effectively with your attorney.

What is an OCR Provider.

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A person won't admit to committing a crime but also does not consider themself innocent. 

What is No Contest.

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If you are convicted, what is the sentencing guideline for your charge? (Minimum to Maximum jail/prison time)

What is 2 to 5 years.

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The term is used to describe a defendant discussing their case with their attorney; what the defendant tells the defense attorney cannot be shared with anyone else unless the defendant gives permission.

What is Privileged Communication.

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A group of 12 community members consider the evidence and make a decision on whether the defendant is guilty or not.

What is a Jury.

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The person that will come and ask you questions about how well you are understanding your legal case, how to defend yourself, and your legal options.
What is the Evaluator.
500

If they use this plea option, they remain under court jurisdiction and ordered to complete treatment or hospitalized instead of jail time.

What is NGRI.

500

Some defendants will be sentenced by the judge to serve a specified length of time in a jail or prison

What is Incarceration/Imprisonment.

500

A legal standard that requires evidence to show that a claim is valid.

What is Burden of Proof.

500

What are the benefits of taking a plea deal?

What is Possible lowered charge, Possible lowered sentence, Avoiding Trial/Saving Time, Certainty of outcome

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