court appearance
Defendant's scheduled hearing
A court appearance is when someone must present themselves before a judge or magistrate, either in person or virtually.
The term covers everything from brief procedural hearings to testimony in trials.
Defendants, witnesses, and attorneys all make court appearances.
She had to take the day off for a court appearance.
Missing a required court appearance can result in arrest.
Perceiving sound waves
- arraignmentCharge-reading court session
- docketCourt's case schedule
- motionChange in position
- proceedingsSequence of formal events
recess · sidebar · continuance · plea · scheduling · pretrial · sentencing hearing · bail hearing
Party facing charges
- plaintiffCivil case initiator
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- counselExpert guidance offered
- litigantParty in lawsuit
witness · bailiff · judge · magistrate · prosecutor · public defender · respondent · petitioner
Bound by formal promise
- oathFormal binding promise
- testifyGive sworn evidence
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- cross-examinationOpposing party questions witness
witness stand · affidavit · deposition · perjury · statement · credibility · corroborate · allegation
Writ requiring testimony
- summonsFormal court notification
- citationMention of a source
- noticeBecome aware of
- warrantFormal authorization document
mandatory · compliance · failure to appear · bench warrant · legal obligation · show cause · respondent · process server
Matched formal garments
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- dress codeStandards for acceptable attire
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
respectful · appropriate · neat · professional · modest · business attire · no hats · covered shoulders
hearing
Perceiving sound waves
- arraignmentCharge-reading court session
- docketCourt's case schedule
- motionChange in position
proceedings · recess · sidebar · continuance · plea · scheduling · pretrial · sentencing hearing · bail hearing · case management
defendant
Party facing charges
litigant · witness · bailiff · judge · magistrate · prosecutor · public defender · respondent · petitioner · clerk
sworn
Bound by formal promise
cross-examination · witness stand · affidavit · deposition · perjury · statement · credibility · corroborate · allegation · admission
subpoena
Writ requiring testimony
warrant · mandatory · compliance · failure to appear · bench warrant · legal obligation · show cause · respondent · process server · enforcement
suit
Matched formal garments
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- dress codeStandards for acceptable attire
- formalFollowing strict protocol
conservative · respectful · appropriate · neat · professional · modest · business attire · no hats · covered shoulders
- arraignmentplea, charges, not guilty plea, guilty plea, bail setting
- pretrial proceedingspreliminary hearing, preliminary hearings, pretrial hearing, pretrial detention, arraignment
- criminal justicearrest, jail, prison, crime, guilty
- civic dutiestaxes, jury duty, paying taxes, voting, tax payment
- appointmentsappointment, appointees, booking, nominations, nominees
- formal eventsstate visit, ball, diplomatic visit, wedding, black dress
court appearancefailure to appear
Skipping a mandated hearing
non-appearance · no-show · absconding · nonappearance · contempt of court
court appearancewarrant
Formal authorization document
arrest warrant · bench warrant · summons · subpoena · indictment
court appearanceout-of-court settlement
Resolution bypassing formal litigation
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