Government Records Access and Management Act
The federal act which establishes procedures for accessing, classifying and sharing public, private and confidential and protected records effective July, 1992.
Grand Jury
A body of persons with the authority to investigate and accuse, but not to try cases. The grand jury will listen to and review evidence to see if it there are sufficient grounds to bring an individual to trial.
Grand Larceny
The theft of property over a specified value. Dollar amounts vary by state.
Gross
Flagrant, out of measure.
Gross Misdemeanor
Serious misdemeanor.
Guardianship of a Person
Includes, among other things, authority to consent to marriage, major medical, surgical, and psychiatric treatment and enlistment into the armed forces. "Guardianship of a person" includes legal custody, if legal custody is not vested in another person, agency, or institution.
Guilt/Guilty
Final disposition. Having committed a crime.
