Ex parte procedures

Ex parte procedures are legal processes where only one party is represented or present before a decision-maker, such as a judge or administrative official, without the other party's participation. These procedures are often used in urgent situations requiring immediate action, like granting temporary relief or issuing specific orders, where notifying or involving the opposing party may not be feasible or necessary initially. While efficient, they must be used carefully to ensure fairness, as the absent party typically has opportunities to challenge or respond to the ex parte decision later in the process.