Procedural Order

/ˌproʊ.siˈdʒʊr.əl ˈɔːr.dər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A court-issued directive that governs the procedural aspects of a case, such as deadlines, motions, and hearings.
    The judge issued a procedural order setting the timeline for submitting evidence.

Forms

  • procedural orders

Commentary

Procedural orders are distinct from substantive rulings as they address the process rather than the merits of the case.

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