committal

Definition

The legal system's formal commitment ceremony where a judge decides someone should be committed to custody, trial, or a mental health facility—significantly less fun than other types of commitments. This procedural step represents the point where the justice system officially says "we're keeping you" or "this is going to trial." It's commitment with consequences, basically the opposite of commitment issues.

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After the committal hearing, the defendant was remanded in custody to await trial at the Crown Court.

Source: Legal terminology

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