Legal Acronyms Explained
DOJJ / JJ = Department of Juvenile Justice / Juvenile Justice
The Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves the state’s justice involved youth up to the age of 21.
DOC = Department of Corrections
A Department of Corrections is a governmental agency responsible for overseeing the incarceration of persons convicted of crimes within a particular jurisdiction.
AG = Attorney General
In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general or attorney-general is the main legal advisor to the government.
DV = Domestic Violence
Physical abuse of a household member, especially one’s spouse or domestic partner.
V = Victim
One who is harmed or killed by another, especially by someone committing a criminal or unlawful act.
LE = Law Enforcement
The various government agencies involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals.
Legal Glossary Terms
Adjudication / Formal Judgement
Judicial sentence; judgment or decision of a court. The act of a court declaring an ascertained fact: as, an adjudication of bankruptcy.
Accused / Defendant
A party sued in a court of law, whether in a civil or a criminal proceeding; one who is summoned into court, that he may have opportunity to defend, deny, or oppose the demand or charge, and maintain his own right.