court appearance
noun
: the formal act of going in front of judge to have one's case decided
One man has been convicted of the crime, and two others are awaiting court appearances.
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His next court appearance will be April 9.
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Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
Following her Monday court appearance, a judge set a $15,000 cash bond, which Horn posted shortly after.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
His next court appearance is scheduled for May 4.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Dakota County Attorney's Office said Hood was arrested on Friday and made his first court appearance on Monday.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
Following her Monday court appearance, a judge set a $15,000 cash bond, which Horn posted shortly after.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
His next court appearance is scheduled for May 4.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Dakota County Attorney's Office said Hood was arrested on Friday and made his first court appearance on Monday.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Court appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20appearance. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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