Collateral Review
/kəˈlætərəl rɪˈvjuː/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial review of a court decision in a separate proceeding, typically used to challenge a conviction or sentence after the direct appeal process is exhausted.
The prisoner filed a collateral review petition to contest the legality of his detention.
Forms
- collateral review
- collateral reviews
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Commentary
Collateral review is distinct from direct appeal and usually occurs through separate post-conviction proceedings; drafting should emphasize this distinction to avoid confusion.
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