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bill of particulars Definition

bill of particulars

noun

  1. an itemized statement of claims or counterclaims provided to the opposing party of a lawsuit
  2. 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 defendant’s 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.