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There are currently 7 names in this directory beginning with the letter T.
Temporary Absences
A temporary leave from prison for things like medical treatment, counselling, or contact with family.

Temporary Release
A temporary release from jail where the offender must follow certain orders and conditions.

Testify / Testifies
To give information about a crime to the court after promising to tell the truth. See swearing and affirming in the glossary.

Testimony / Testimonies
The information a person gives to the court after they have promised to tell the truth. See swearing and affirming in the glossary.

Third Party Reporting
When someone other than the person who is a victim of crime reports the crime to the police.

Trial / Trials
A court proceeding where parties come together to present their case for or against an accused person. The judge or jury then determines if, based on the law and facts, the accused person is guilty or not guilty of committing a crime.

Tried
When a case goes to trial, it is being tried.