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A quick definition of procedure:

Procedure: A set of rules that explain how things should be done in a certain situation. It's like a recipe that tells you what steps to follow to make a cake. In the legal world, procedure refers to the way that laws are enforced and how cases are handled in court.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Procedure refers to the set of rules and guidelines that govern the conduct of legal proceedings. It outlines the steps that must be followed in order to resolve a legal dispute or issue.

For example, in a criminal trial, the procedure may include the following steps:

  • Arrest of the suspect
  • Booking and processing of the suspect
  • Arraignment, where the charges are read and the suspect enters a plea
  • Discovery, where both sides exchange evidence and information
  • Trial, where evidence is presented and a verdict is reached
  • Sentencing, where the punishment is determined

These steps must be followed in a specific order and according to specific rules in order to ensure a fair and just outcome.

Another example of procedure is the process for filing a lawsuit. This may include:

  • Filing a complaint with the court
  • Serving the complaint on the defendant
  • Discovery, where both sides exchange evidence and information
  • Pre-trial motions, where either side can ask the court to make a ruling on a specific issue
  • Trial, where evidence is presented and a verdict is reached
  • Appeal, where either side can challenge the outcome of the trial

These procedures ensure that legal disputes are resolved in a fair and orderly manner, and that the rights of all parties involved are protected.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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