Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

/ˈfɛdərəl rulz əv ˈkrɪmɪnəl prəˈsiːdʒər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A set of procedural rules that govern the conduct of criminal trials in federal courts of the United States.
    The defendant's counsel cited the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to challenge the admissibility of evidence.

Forms

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Commentary

These rules provide standardized procedures to ensure fair and consistent administration of federal criminal justice.

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