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 next court appearance in New York is scheduled for February 21, while a date for his federal charge has yet to be set.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Kaur pleaded not guilty at her first court appearance on Dec. 18, records show.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Her bond was set for more than $50,000, and her next court appearance was scheduled for Dec. 27.
—Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
His next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 21, per CBS News.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Kaur pleaded not guilty at her first court appearance on Dec. 18, records show.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Her bond was set for more than $50,000, and her next court appearance was scheduled for Dec. 27.
—Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
His next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 21, per CBS News.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Court appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20appearance. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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