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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His arrest, first court appearance and release all happened on the same day.
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Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Their initial court appearance has not yet been scheduled.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the killing or a date for his first court appearance.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Her next court appearance has been scheduled for June 25.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Their initial court appearance has not yet been scheduled.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the killing or a date for his first court appearance.
—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Her next court appearance has been scheduled for June 25.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
18 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 26 Jun. 2026.
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