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'''Conditional Discharge'''
'''Conditional Discharge'''
* A period of probation imposed on an accused where after the period is complete, no convictions will appear on a criminal record.
*Similar to an absolute discharge except that, after a guilty plea is entered, a period of probation is imposed on an accused. After the period is complete, no convictions will appear on a criminal record.  


'''Conditional Sentence'''
'''Conditional Sentence'''
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'''Judicial Case Manager'''
'''Judicial Case Manager'''
*A JP who controls the calendar for the court and sets trial dates.
*A Justice of the Peace who controls the calendar for the court and sets trial dates.


'''Justice of the Peace (JP)'''
'''Justice of the Peace (JP)'''
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'''Initial Appearance(s)'''
'''Initial Appearance(s)'''
*An appearance before a JP or Judge where the accused can decide how to proceed. There can be multiple initial appearances.
*An appearance before a Justice of the Peace or Judge where the accused can decide how to proceed. There can be multiple initial appearances.


'''Initial Sentencing Position'''
'''Initial Sentencing Position'''
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'''Summons'''
'''Summons'''
*A written order by a judge or JP requiring the accused to attend court at a certain date and time.
*A written order by a judge or Justice of the Peace requiring the accused to attend court at a certain date and time.
 
'''Suspended Sentence'''
*Where a judge has decided to suspend the passing of a sentence for one to three years and release the accused subject to a probation order. Unlike a conditional discharge, when the probationary period is up the accused’s criminal record will show a conviction.  


'''The Bar of the Court'''
'''The Bar of the Court'''
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