Legal Definitions - judicial

Judicial

When something is related to the way justice is carried out in the courts.

• A judge making a decision in a court case is a judicial action.
• The judicial system is responsible for ensuring that people are treated fairly in court.
• When a person is found guilty of a crime, they may appeal to a higher judicial authority.

These examples show how the term "judicial" is used to describe actions and systems related to the courts and the administration of justice. When a judge makes a decision in a court case, they are carrying out a judicial action. The judicial system is responsible for ensuring that people are treated fairly in court, and when someone is found guilty of a crime, they may appeal to a higher judicial authority for a review of their case.