Evidentiary Procedure
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəri prəˈsiːdʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) The set of legal rules and methods governing the presentation, admissibility, and examination of evidence in judicial proceedings.
The court followed the proper evidentiary procedure before admitting the documentary proof.
Forms
- evidentiary procedure
- evidentiary procedures
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Commentary
Evidentiary procedures must conform to jurisdiction-specific rules to ensure due process; distinct from substantive law, these rules shape how facts are proven in court.
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