Someone is considered incompetent when they are unable to manage their own affairs due to mental incapacity (such as deterioration or psychosis) or sometimes due to a serious physical disability. Incompetence can be used to appoint a guardian...
individual rights
incorporeal
Incorporeal is something intangible; that has no physical existence, such as a right.
In reference to law, “incorporeal” is used primarily in the context of property. Louisiana has a statute that defines corporeal and...
independent contractor
Distinguished from employees, independent contractors are entities hired by employers to accomplish certain tasks but do not have the right of control over those entities. Independent contractors tend to have specialized skills or knowledge...
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law enacted in 1978 that seeks to keep Native American/indigenous children with Native American/indigenous families. The ICWA was passed after a crisis arose underlining that most Native...
indigent
A person is referred to as indigent when they are impoverished, or unable to afford the basic necessities of life. A defendant who is indigent has a constitutional right to court-appointed representation, according to a 1963 Supreme Court...
individualized education program
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) was established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As per 34 CFR §§ 300.320, individualized education program or IEP is a written statement for a child with a disability...
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted in 1997 and ensures that all children with disabilities are guaranteed an appropriate public education to meet their needs. The IDEA also guarantees that such education is...
ineffective assistance of counsel
Ineffective assistance of counsel refers to a situation in which a criminal defendant's legal representation fails to meet the minimum standards of competence and diligence expected from attorneys. It is a constitutional claim that arises...
inequity
Inequity means injustice or unfairness. In a legal context, inequity signifies injustices that are sufficiently recognized to justify a remedy. For example, in an employment context, an inequity of compensation or treatment based on protected...
inevitable discovery rule
In criminal procedure, the inevitable-discovery rule allows evidence that would otherwise be subject to suppression be admissible if the State can show that the evidence would have been inevitably and legally discovered by lawful means....