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A quick definition of fast-tracking:

Fast-tracking is when a court tries to finish cases quickly so they can move on to other cases. This means that the judge might make rules that say everyone has to finish getting information in 90 days and then have a trial 30 days after that. It's like a special way of doing things so that the court can keep up with all the cases it has to handle.

A more thorough explanation:

Fast-tracking is a legal process used by courts to speed up the handling of cases in order to clear their backlog. For instance, a judge may order that all evidence gathering must be completed within 90 days and that the trial must be held 30 days after that. This is also known as a "rocket docket."

One example of fast-tracking is when a court expedites a case involving a defendant who is in jail awaiting trial. Another example is when a court prioritizes a case that has significant public interest, such as a high-profile criminal case or a case involving a controversial issue.

For instance, in 2010, a federal court in New Orleans fast-tracked a case involving the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which was one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history. The court expedited the case to ensure that the victims of the spill received compensation as soon as possible.

Fast-tracking is a legal process that allows courts to handle cases more quickly than usual. This is done to reduce the backlog of cases and to ensure that justice is served in a timely manner. The examples illustrate how fast-tracking can be used in different situations, such as when a defendant is in jail or when a case has significant public interest. In the case of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, fast-tracking was used to ensure that the victims of the spill received compensation as soon as possible, which was important for their recovery and for the environment.

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