Clearance Rates Measure the Percentage of Cases in Which

question 39

Multiple Choice

Clearance rates measure the percentage of cases in which

• A)an arrest and official charge have been made and turned over to the courts.
• B)an arrest has been made but the prosecutor decided not to officially charge the suspect.
• C)the offender has been found guilty by a jury verdict.
• D)the individual officially charged with a crime has been found not guilty by a judge or jury.

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Definitions:

Lender

An individual or institution that provides funds to another with the expectation that the funds will be repaid, typically with interest.

Mechanic's Lien

A security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property.

Sale Proceeds

The total amount received from the sale of an asset or property.

Federal Law

Legislation enacted by the national government of a country.