“pretrial conference”

This page presents an official legal definition of “pretrial conference” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

A meeting of the judge and lawyers to plan the trial, to discuss which matters should be presented to the jury, to review proposed evidence and witnesses, and to set a trial schedule. Typically, the judge and the parties also discuss the possibility of settlement of the case.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms (United States Courts)