Return
A report to a judge by police on the implementation of an arrest or search warrant. Also, a report to a judge in reply to a subpoena, civil or criminal.
Reverse
An action of a higher court in setting aside or revoking a lower court decision.
Reversible Error
A procedural error during a trial or hearing sufficiently harmful to justify reversing the judgment of a lower court.
Review Hearing
A hearing held so the judge can be updated on a youth’s progress in a program or under supervision.
Revocable Trust
A trust that the grantor may change or revoke.
Revoke
To cancel or nullify a legal document.
Robbery
Felonious taking of another's property, from his or her person or immediate presence and against his or her will, by means of force or fear. It differs from larceny.
Rules of Evidence
Standards governing whether evidence in a civil or criminal case is admissible.
Search Warrant
A written order issued by a judge that directs a law enforcement officer to search a specific area for a particular piece of evidence.
Secured Debt
In bankruptcy proceedings, a debt is secured if the debtor gave the creditor a right to repossess the property or goods used as collateral.