Per curiam - Latin, meaning "for the court." In appellate courts, often refers to an unsigned opinion.⏎
Postpetition transfer - A transfer of the debtor's property made after the commencement of the case.⏎
Nonexempt assets - Property of a debtor that can be liquidated to satisfy claims of creditors.⏎
Petit jury (or trial jury) - A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of at least six persons.⏎
Pretrial services - A function of the federal courts that takes place at the very start of the criminal justice process – after a person has been arrested and charged with a federal crime and before he or she goes to trial. Pretrial services officers focus on investigating the backgrounds of these persons to help the court determine whether to release or detain them while they await trial. The decision is based on whether these individuals are likely to flee or pose a threat to the community. If the court orders release, a pretrial services officer supervises the person in the community until he or she returns to court.⏎