Procedural Guidelines
/prəˈsiːdʒərəl ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of rules or instructions established to govern the conduct of legal processes and ensure consistent application of law and policy.
The court issued procedural guidelines to streamline the filing of motions.
Forms
- procedural guidelines
- procedural guideline
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Commentary
Procedural guidelines provide non-substantive directions that facilitate the administration of justice, distinct from substantive law; precise wording is important to avoid conflicts with binding procedural rules.
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