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Typically, a consent decree dispenses with the necessity of having proof in court, since by definition the defendant agrees to the order. Thus, the use of a consent decree does not involve a sentence or an admission of guilt. [12] [17] [18] Likewise, the consent decree prevents a finding of facts, so the decree cannot be pleaded as res adjudicata.
Interlocutory / ˌ ɪ n t ə r ˈ l ɒ k j ə ˌ t ɔː r i / is a legal term which can refer to an order, sentence, decree, or judgment, given in an intermediate stage between the commencement and conclusion of a cause of action, used to provide a temporary or provisional decision on an issue. Thus, an interlocutory order is not final and is ...
An interlocutory decree is a provisional or preliminary decree that is not final and does not fully determine the suit, so that some further proceedings are required before entry of a final decree. [15] It is usually not appealable, although preliminary injunctions by federal courts are appealable even though interlocutory. [16]
A decree that does not enter into force unless some other specified condition is met. / ˈ n aɪ s aɪ / nisi prius: unless first Refers to the court of original jurisdiction in a given matter. / ˈ n aɪ s aɪ ˈ p r aɪ ə s / nolle prosequi: not to prosecute
Legislation outside of the 1983 Code of Canon Law may also decree latae sententiae excommunication. An example is that governing papal elections, which applies it to persons who violate secrecy, or who interfere with the election by means such as simony or communicating the veto of a civil authority. [19]
A decree nisi or rule nisi (from Latin nisi 'unless') is a court order that will come into force at a future date unless a particular condition is met. [1] Unless the condition is met, the ruling becomes a decree absolute (rule absolute), and is binding. [2]
If the sentence is revoked, the Prosecutor must, once again, summon the defendant before the JPH. If, on the contrary, the JPH thinks that the evidence gathered so far is enough to justify a guilty verdict, he issues a decreto (order or decree [ 19 ] ) of rinvio al giudizio (indictment).
A sentence may consist of imprisonment, a fine, or other sanctions. Sentences for multiple crimes may be a concurrent sentence, where sentences of imprisonment are all served together at the same time, or a consecutive sentence, in which the period of imprisonment is the sum of all sentences served one after the other. [2]