Judicial Notice
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: joo-DISH-uhl NOH-tis
What it means: This means the court accepts certain facts as true without needing proof, like what day of the week it is or that a holiday falls on a certain date.
Example: “The judge took judicial notice that school was closed that day.”
When it's used: Occasionally during hearings or trials when basic facts don’t need evidence.
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