Legal Definitions - extra judicium

EXTRA JUDICIUM

Extra judicium means "out of court" or "beyond the jurisdiction." It refers to actions or statements made outside of the legal system or without the authority of a court.

• A police officer making a statement to the media about a case that is still under investigation is acting extra judicium.
• A judge discussing a case with one of the parties involved outside of the courtroom would also be considered extra judicium.

These examples illustrate how extra judicium refers to actions or statements that are not within the legal system or beyond the authority of a court. In both cases, the individuals are acting outside of their official roles and potentially compromising the fairness and impartiality of the legal process.