Bench Conference

Introduction to Bench Trials Bench trials represent a fundamental component of the judicial system, where a single judge presides over the trial without the presence of a jury. Unlike jury trials, where the lay jurors determine the facts, in bench trials the judge makes both the legal and factual determinations. This type of trial is […]

Bench conferences are a critical component of the judicial process, providing a private setting where judges and attorneys can discuss sensitive issues away from the public and the jury. These conferences usually occur at the side of the judge’s bench, hence the term ‘bench conference,’ and are pivotal in ensuring that legal proceedings are conducted […]