Legal Definitions - cesset processus

Cesset processus is a legal term that means to "let the process stay." It is an order that is entered on the record to direct a stay of a legal proceeding.

For example, if a defendant in a criminal case is seriously ill and unable to attend court, their lawyer may request a cesset processus to delay the trial until the defendant is well enough to attend.

In another example, if a party in a civil case needs more time to gather evidence, they may request a cesset processus to delay the trial until they are ready.

These examples illustrate how cesset processus can be used to temporarily halt legal proceedings for various reasons.