Glossary

In criminal law, a charge is an allegation that an individual has committed a specific offense.

Action of transferring accounts deemed uncollectible to a category such as bad debt or loss. Collectors will usually continue to…

Judicial division of the United States or of an individual state.

Courts whose jurisdiction extends over several counties or districts. (There are thirteen judicial circuits wherein the U.S. Courts of Appeals…

An order issued by a law enforcement officer requiring appearance in court to answer a charge. Bail is not accepted…

Courts that try persons accused of violating municipal ordinances. City courts may have jurisdiction over minor civil or criminal cases,…

Any court action against a consumer to regain money for someone else. Usually, it will be a wage assignment, child…

A violent public disturbance by three or more people which causes danger, damage or injury to property or persons.

The amount awarded in a court action.

The date an account was closed.