Thesaurus results for TRIAL COURT

trial court

noun

Definition of trial court

as in criminal court

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Recent Examples of trial court In 1996, a federal trial court in Mississippi invalidated Bible study classes taught in a rotation with music, physical education and library courses, plus another called A Biblical History of the Middle East. — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 The appeals panel similarly also found that the trial court’s evidentiary rulings were not grounds to overturn the verdict. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 26 June 2026 In 1994, the Florida Supreme Court ordered a new sentencing after finding that the trial court had mishandled evaluating aggravating and mitigating circumstances. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 25 June 2026 The trial court dismissed the petition as time-barred on May 1, 2025, concluding it was filed one day past the 365-day jurisdictional deadline. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trial court

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Noun

While prosecutors argued Patel would not benefit from the mental health diversion program and sought to keep the case in criminal court, a judge found that his diagnosis had contributed to his behavior, the New York Times reported.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
The state this year abolished the job of the New Orleans criminal court clerk — merging it with another court clerk position.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of criminal court

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The future of California court transcripts A pending ruling from the California Supreme Court will determine whether electronic recordings are allowed in some civil court proceedings.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Meanwhile, private litigants such as Becca Good will also be pushing for accountability in civil court—a process that will involve its own battles over the legal possibilities for seeking justice against federal officials.

— Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Definition of civil court

Noun

Alejandro Ramelli, president of the tribunal, told The Associated Press that closing was contingent on the SJP continuing its work — otherwise, Colombia would be in breach of its obligations to the world court.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
The move marks the first time that CARICOM as a bloc has sought the opinion of the CCJ since the tribunal was established in 2001 and began operation four years later.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026