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Sidebar: A special area in a courtroom where lawyers can talk to the judge without the jury hearing. Sometimes, lawyers will go to the sidebar to have a private conversation with the judge.
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The first example illustrates the physical location of the sidebar in a courtroom and how it is used by judges to have private conversations with attorneys. The second example shows how attorneys can use the sidebar to have confidential discussions during a trial.