Judicial notice is a legal doctrine that allows a court to accept certain facts as true without requiring formal proof or evidence. These facts are typically well-known or indisputable and can be easily verified from reliable sources, such as scientific principles, commonly known historical events, or public records. Judicial notice eliminates the need for parties to present evidence on uncontroversial matters, streamlining court proceedings and conserving time and resources. However, courts may only take judicial notice of facts that are not subject to reasonable dispute. If a fact is subject to dispute or controversy, parties may challenge the court’s decision to take judicial notice and request the opportunity to present evidence on the matter. Overall, judicial notice serves to expedite legal proceedings by allowing courts to rely on commonly known facts without requiring formal proof.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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