Benchbook

Benchbook

A benchbook is a book providing an overview of legal procedure for a judge. These books are used by judges while hearing cases as guides to assist in the disposition of a case. A benchbook is not a source of substantive law but rather a guide to procedure. Benchbooks are used in conjunction with manuals on civil procedure, criminal procedure, and evidence to assist the judge in trial. Benchbooks are also published on more narrow technical areas of law that may come before the judge, e.g. domestic law, public health law, etc.


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  • bench book — /ˈbɛntʃ bʊk/ (say bench book) noun 1. a manual kept handy on a workbench. 2. Law a collection of summarised notes for the use of judges or magistrates on the bench, as in giving advice to a jury, deciding penalties, etc. Also, benchbook …  

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