Docket Number
/ˈdɒkɪt ˈnʌmbər/
Definitions
- (n.) A unique identifier assigned to a legal case for tracking and reference within a court system.
The judge called the docket number to bring the case to the courtroom.
Forms
- docket number
- docket numbers
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Commentary
Docket numbers serve as a key administrative reference and should be used carefully to avoid confusion between cases, especially when courts employ different numbering systems.
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