Writ of Coram Nobis
/ˈrɪt əv kəˌræm ˈnoʊbis/
Definitions
- (n.) A rare legal order issued by a court to correct its original judgment upon discovery of a fundamental error not apparent in the records, typically after the judgment is final and no other remedy is available.
The defendant petitioned for a writ of coram nobis to challenge his conviction after new evidence emerged.
Forms
- writ of coram nobis
- writs of coram nobis
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Commentary
Used primarily to address errors of fact or jurisdiction that could not have been raised earlier; it is an extraordinary remedy distinct from appeals and habeas corpus petitions.
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