bill of particulars
bill of particulars
Definition
bill of particulars
noun
- an itemized statement of claims or counterclaims provided to the opposing party of a lawsuit
- an itemized statement of the facts alleged in a criminal complaint, provided by the prosecution to the accused
bill of particulars
Law Definition
n
In criminal law, a written statement of the charges brought against the
defendant specifying the details of the alleged acts of wrongdoing that will be
brought up at trial. Such a document is usually filed in response to a
defendants request for more specific information when the criminal charges are
vague or ambiguous. In some states, a bill of particulars can also be used in
civil actions.
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