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Consecutive
A sentence that must follow another sentence. Two or more sentences served in sequence.
Court
A governmental body consisting of one or more judges who sit to administer justice.
Crime
Means an act or omission committed by an adult or juvenile that would constitute an offense against the person under the Penal Code of this State.-