Trial Scheduling

/ˈtraɪəl ˈskɛdʒʊlɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process by which a court sets dates for the stages of a trial, including pretrial motions and the trial itself.
    The judge called a hearing for trial scheduling to establish the timeline for the case.

Forms

  • trial scheduling

Commentary

Trial scheduling is a key component of case management aimed at organizing the litigation timeline and minimizing delays.

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