court standards

Court standards refer to the criteria and rules judges and legal professionals use to evaluate evidence, testimony, and legal arguments in a case. These standards ensure that decisions are fair, consistent, and based on reliable information. Examples include "beyond a reasonable doubt" in criminal cases, meaning the evidence must be strong enough to eliminate reasonable uncertainty, or "preponderance of the evidence" in civil cases, meaning it is more likely than not that one side's claim is true. These standards maintain fairness and integrity in the judicial process.