Shortening time

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004543",
  "term": "Shortening time",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A judicial order that reduces the standard period of notice or response time required by procedural rules for a particular legal action or event. A party typically requests shortening time when there is an urgent need for a hearing, discovery, or other procedural step to occur sooner than the rules ordinarily allow. Courts grant such requests only upon a showing of good cause or exigent circumstances.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/shortening-time/"
}