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1. What is a Civil Dispute? A conflict between two or more parties where no crime is occurred.
2. What is a Summons? Call issued by a court to appear, come, or do something.
3. Who can be Sum- Defendant to appear in court, and person to appear in court as jury or
moned? witness.
4. Writs is Replevin? An order or writ issued to recover an item of personal property.
5. What is Attachment - An order to withhold non-exempt personal property or money owed to
and Garnishment? a third party.
- Withhold wages or property.
6. 1. What is a Temporary 1. - Order issued by a court retraining the conduct of a person and
Restraining order? protecting a victim from the activities of an abusive person.
2. When are they ordi- - An order of the court that states a person is to refrain from particular acts
narily issued? and to stay away from particular places.
2. - After an "Ex Parte Appearance"; (An appearance in court by one party
without the other being present.)
7. 1. What is a Protective 1. Order issued by a court meant to protect a person from harm or
Order? harassment.
2. What can the order 2. - To stay away from the petitioners home, job, vehicle, or school.
consist of? - No Contact or harass
- Not possess gun or other weapons
- Establish temporary custody of children
8. What is a Notice of Removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord.
Eviction?
9. What is a Liens? A legal claim or hold over property to secure the payment of a debt.
10. What are civil bench warrants for arrest?
,Arrest warrant issued by a judge in
a civil case and is typically issued
forcontempt of court or failure to
appear.
, 11. What are Custody De- Court judgement which names the parent with whom the child will live,
crees? how visitation will be handled, and who will provide financial support.
12. Utah Courts can be - Peace Oflcers
served by who? - Sheriffs and deputy Sheriffs
- Constables and constables deputies
- State-employed investigators who are authorized to serve process.
13. Licensed Private In- - Complaints, petitions, and small claims afldavits
vestigators may serve: - Summonses
- Supplemental orders
- orders to show cause
- notices
- small claims orders
- writs of garnishments
- garnishee orders
- subpoenas
14. Person over 18 years - Complaints and petitions
of age and not a party - Summonses
to the action or not an - Subpoenas
attorney for one of the
parties can serve:
15. What are the functions - Reduce or remove opportunities to commit crimes
or Patrol? - Protect life and property from criminals, hazards, and other conditions
adverse to the safety of life property.
- Preserve the public peace/quality of life.
- Enforce laws and ordinances
- Detect and arrest offenders
- Preform services like rendering aid and providing information.