| Recidivism of Sex Offenders |
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| Following incarceration, most convicted sex offenders are released to community supervision. Many states have enacted laws authorizing the maintenance of a central registry of sex offenders. Convicted sex offenders are required by law to register, and most states maintain a database of convicted sex offenders. The states make information about the offender available to the public. Some laws require the state to notify the community of the sex offender's residence in the community. Many states post their registry on the Internet. Of particular concern is the issue of the recidivism.More... |
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| Venue in Civil Lawsuits |
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| Venue refers to the location (city, town, or county) where a trial should be held. Each state has rules for determining the correct venue for filing a lawsuit. Improper venue is not a ground for dismissing a lawsuit. A defendant can waive or give up his right to claim improper venue. Either party can request a change of venue.More... |
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| Representing Yourself in Court |
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| If you represent yourself in court and don't use an attorney, you are acting "pro se." Pro se is a Latin term that means on your own behalf. In legal terms, you are considered a self-representing party. More... |
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| Federal Administrative Procedure Act |
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| The Federal Administrative Procedure Act (FAPA) is a federal law that governs the procedures used by federal administrative agencies in adopting and enforcing their rules and regulations. There are more than 50 federal regulatory agencies. The purpose of FAPA is to ensure uniformity and openness in federal administrative procedures. More... |
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| Special Rules of Evidence |
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| The courts, federal and state, have rules of evidence, which determine what evidence will be admitted at civil and criminal trials. Generally, all evidence that is relevant, which means it tends to prove or disprove the factual matter being considered by the court, is admissible. The rules relating to privileges and hearsay, which are covered below, are special rules of evidence that control the admissibility of certain types of evidence. The rules relating to judicial notice and presumptions, which are also discussed below, are exceptions to the general rule that evidence must be introduced as formal proof of a factual matter. More... |
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