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A trial is a formal legal proceeding where legal claims are presented, evidence is examined, and witnesses are heard. It is overseen by a judge , jury , or other adjudicator who determines the guilt or innocence of a party in a criminal case or the outcome of a dispute in a civil case . Trials adhere to established legal procedures and rules of evidence, operating as an adversary proceeding in court.

[Last updated in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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• THE LEGAL PROCESS
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