The Maryland Judiciary publishes 16 definitions of court terms beginning with I in its glossary of court terms, from Immunity from Prosecution to Intrastate Detainer

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Published glossary definitions (16 terms): Immunity from Prosecution, In Banc Review, In Camera, Incarceration, Incompetency, Indictment, Indigent, Information, Infraction (Civil), In Forma Pauperis, Initial Appearance, In Propria Persona, Insanity Plea, Interrogatories, Interstate Detainer, Intrastate Detainer

Definition of the term

Immunity from Prosecution -- Protection from prosecution in exchange for testimony that might not otherwise by forthcoming.; In Banc Review -- A review of the trial court's rulings or judgment by a panel of three circuit court judges.; In Camera -- In chambers; in private.; Incarceration -- Imprisonment; confinement in a jail or penitentiary.; Incompetency -- Lack of capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings, to consult with counsel, and to assist in preparing a defense.; Indictment -- A charging document returned by a grand jury and filed in a circuit court.; Indigent -- A person who is unable to afford the expense of a private counsel, payment of fines, and other related costs.; Information -- A charging document filed in a court by a State's Attorney.; Infraction (Civil) -- A violation of a statute, ordinance, or regulation for which the only penalty authorized is a civil fine.; In Forma Pauperis -- Frequently used by inmates filing papers to seek waiver of prepayment of filing fees in State courts.; Initial Appearance -- The procedure by which an arrested defendant is promptly brought before a judicial officer who advises the defendant of the charges against him, his right to counsel, and his first day to appear in court and establishes conditions of pre-trial release. It also includes a probable cause determination on a warrantless arrest and advice of preliminary hearing in felony cases.; In Propria Persona -- in one's own proper person; a party choosing to represent himself or herself without the benefit of an attorney; pro se.; Insanity Plea -- A claim that the defendant lacks the soundness of mind required by law to accept responsibility for a criminal act.; Interrogatories -- A set of written questions for the purpose of discovery. A person may not be compelled to appear in person for an examination or to answer interrogatories in order to enforce a money judgment resulting from a small claims action (amount sued for was $5,000 or less, exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney's fees).; Interstate Detainer -- An arrest warrant issued on a charging document in another state and lodged with a correctional institution in Maryland in which the defendant is already detained to ensure continued detention of the defendant until delivered to the custody of the other state for prosecution on the pending charges.; Intrastate Detainer -- An arrest warrant issued on a charging document in Maryland and lodged with a correctional institution in Maryland in which the defendant is already in custody for the same or another offense to ensure continued detention of the defendant until processed on the charges underlying the warrant. (as published)

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