Judicial review
A court process used to ask a court to review the lawfulness, fairness, or rationality of certain decisions.
Definition
Judicial review is not usually a full appeal on the merits. It often focuses on legality, reasons, procedure, relevant considerations, rationality, bias, authority, internal remedies, the record, and timing under PAJA or legality-review principles.
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A court process used to ask a court to review the lawfulness, fairness, or rationality of certain decisions.
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A court process used to ask a court to review the lawfulness, fairness, or rationality of certain decisions.
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