The punishment ordered by a court for a defendant convicted of a crime. An order of the court requiring all witnesses to remain outside the courtroom until each is called to testify, except the plaintiff or defendant. Sometimes juries are sequestered from outside influences during their deliberations. To deliver a legal document, such as a complaint, summons or subpoena.
Service constitutes formal legal notice.
Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims. The person who sets up a trust. Also called the grantor or donor . An officer of a county, often chosen by popular election, whose principal duties are to aid the courts. The sheriff serves processes, summons juries, executes judgments and holds judicial sales.