In-Person Hearing
/ɪn-ˈpɜːrsən ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal proceeding in which parties appear physically before a judge, tribunal, or administrative body for the presentation and examination of evidence and arguments.
The court scheduled an in-person hearing to assess the credibility of the witnesses.
Forms
- in-person hearing
- in-person hearings
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Commentary
In-person hearings emphasize physical presence, which can affect demeanor assessment and evidentiary procedures; drafting should specify if attendance is mandatory or can be substituted with virtual means.
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