Glossary

Dismissed

When a consumer files a bankruptcy, the judge may decide to not allow the consumer to continue with the bankruptcy….

Disposed/Disposition

The final settlement in the matter. Examples of disposed cases are those with a finding of guilt (conviction), innocence, or…

Dispute

If a consumer believes an item of information on their credit report is inaccurate or incomplete, they may challenge, or…

District Attorney

A lawyer who is elected to represent a state government in criminal cases in a designated county or judicial district….

Diversion Program

To set aside. A court direction which calls a defendant, who has been found guilty, to attend a work or…

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