Court Costs
The expenses of prosecuting or defending a lawsuit, other than the attorneys' fees, which may be awarded to the successful party (from the losing party).
Court Reporter
A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA)
The adult probation agency for the District of Columbia.
Cross-Claim
A claim by codefendants or co-plaintiffs against each other and not against persons on the opposite side of the lawsuit.
Cross-Examination
The questioning of a witness produced by the other side.
Cumulative Sentences
Sentences for two or more crimes to run consecutively, rather than concurrently.
Custody
Detaining of a person by lawful process or authority to assure his or her appearance at any hearing; the jailing or imprisonment of a person convicted of a crime
Custody Order (CO)
An order, signed by a judge, which authorizes officers to bring a youth into custody (i.e., bring him or her to court)
D.C. Attorney General
The prosecuting agency for juveniles in the District of Columbia.
D.C. Office of the DC Attorney General (OAG)
Attorneys employed by the District of Columbia, headed by the DC Attorney General. This office represents the city in a wide range of legal proceedings.