Pretrial

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003882",
  "term": "Pretrial",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "Relating to the period and procedures in a legal case that occur after a lawsuit is filed but before the trial begins. This phase includes key activities such as discovery, where parties exchange information, the filing of motions to resolve issues or dismiss the case, and settlement negotiations. Pretrial conferences are held with a judge to manage the case schedule and narrow the issues for trial.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/pretrial/"
}