Remand

usgb/rɪˈmænd/
verb

To send back (a case) to a lower court for further review or action.

The appellate court decided to remand the case for a new trial.
Visual representation of "remand" - To send back (a case) to a lower court for further review or action.

Often appears as...

  • remand for trial
  • remand in custody

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Lower Court Review

Used when higher courts send a case back to the first court for reconsideration.

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The Supreme Court remanded the case to the appeals court.
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Not A Final Decision

Indicates a temporary state, as the final decision is still pending from a lower court.

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After being remanded, the case is far from over.
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Possible Amendments

Implies that the case may be changed or amended on second review.

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New evidence might come up after the case is remanded.
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