Docketing
/ˈdɒkɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of entering a case or legal matter on an official court docket or calendar to schedule hearings, deadlines, or filings.
The clerk ensured proper docketing of all motions before the trial date.
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Commentary
Docketing is a critical clerical step to maintain chronological and procedural order in court case management systems.
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