Procedural Rights
/prəˈsiːdʒərəl raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal guarantees that ensure parties receive fair process in judicial or administrative proceedings.
Procedural rights protect individuals from unfair treatment during trials.
- (n.) Rights related to the methods and means by which legal claims are enforced or defended, including notice, hearing, and appeal rights.
The defendant exercised procedural rights by requesting a hearing.
Forms
- procedural rights
- procedural right
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Commentary
Typically invoked to distinguish from substantive rights; drafters should specify applicable procedural safeguards clearly to avoid ambiguity.
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