“judge-alone trial”
This page presents an official legal definition of “judge-alone trial” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
New Zealand
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A hearing where a judge alone hears from both sides and makes a decision. Judge-alone trials are the default trial for category 1, 2 and 3 offences, although a defendant charged with a category 3 offence may elect jury trial.
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