criminal case
this is an action brought in the name of the State of Indiana, contending that a crime has been committed
charges
formal accusation against an individual suspected of having committed a criminal offense
civil case
when one person, group, or corporation sues another for personal injury, damages to property, or failure to complete a contract
complaint
initial document filed by the plaintiff in a civil case stating the claims against the defendant
parties
persons, corporations, or groups who have a brought a lawsuit OR who are defendants
defendant
person being sued (civil case) OR charged with a crime (criminal case)
plaintiff
party who brings the suit or files the complaint in a civil case
allegation
the claim or declaration of a party in a case made to the court stating what that party expects to prove
summons
document served to the defendant that a complaint has been filed against them' also contains a date for them to appear in court
venue
place of trial" refers to the possible place or places for the trial of a case