Tracking
/ˈtrækɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic recording and monitoring of the progress or location of legal documents, evidence, or procedural steps.
The clerk used an electronic system for tracking case files.
- (n.) The process by which courts or agencies follow the progression of cases or claims to ensure timely resolution.
Tracking of appeals helps prevent undue delays in litigation.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, tracking commonly refers to the procedural oversight of documents or case progress rather than physical following; draft clearly to specify the subject of tracking to avoid ambiguity.
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