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post-conviction

adjective

post-con·​vic·​tion
ˌpōst-kən-ˈvik-shən
: relating to or occurring in the period following conviction
post-conviction review

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“Post-conviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/post-conviction. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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