court appearance
noun
: the formal act of going in front of judge to have one's case decided
One man has been convicted of the crime, and two others are awaiting court appearances.
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Michael's next court appearance is scheduled for June 22.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
His first court appearance is scheduled for June 4.
—Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Cook was later charged with assaulting a news photographer after his court appearance.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Her initial court appearance was on May 27 when she was released on her own recognizance.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
His first court appearance is scheduled for June 4.
—Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Cook was later charged with assaulting a news photographer after his court appearance.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Her initial court appearance was on May 27 when she was released on her own recognizance.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for court appearance
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“Court appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20appearance. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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