Pretrial Conference in plain English
Court meeting before trial.
Where this term may appear
Court scheduling and case-management proceedings before trial.
What to verify
Check the case posture and local procedural rules before acting on anything involving pretrial conference, because timing and legal effect depend on the proceeding.
Why context matters
Pretrial Conference can have different timing or legal consequences across jurisdictions, so a national glossary is only a starting point.
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