Executor
A personal representative, named in a will, who administers an estate.
Exempt Property
In bankruptcy proceedings, this refers to certain property protected by law from the reach of creditors.
Exhibit
A document or other item introduced as evidence during a trial or hearing.
Exonerate
Removal of a charge, responsibility or duty.
Expungement
Official and formal erasure of a record or partial contents of a record. If you're looking to expunge or seal a criminal record, begin the process here.
Extenuating Circumstances
Circumstances which render a crime less aggravated, heinous, or reprehensible than it would otherwise be.
Extradition
The process by which one state or country surrenders to another state, a person accused or convicted of a crime in the other state.
Family Allowance
A small amount of money set aside from the estate of the deceased to provide for the surviving family members during the administration of the estate.
Family Court Social Services Division (FCSSD)
FCSSD is the juvenile probation agency for DC
Family Group Conferencing
A process that brings together the respondent, family members, and all relevant parties to discuss and develop a plan to address the needs of a youth.