Court Appearance
/ˈkɔrt əˌpɪərəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or instance of a party, witness, or attorney appearing before a court for a scheduled proceeding.
The defendant's court appearance was scheduled for next Monday.
- (n.) The formal event in which a person submits to the jurisdiction of the court by physically attending and responding to charges or claims.
Failure to make a court appearance can result in a warrant for arrest.
Forms
- court appearances
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Commentary
Often used to denote both the procedural act and the formal event; clarity may require specifying the context such as arraignment or trial.
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