noun a list of cases in court for trial or people having cases pending
verb to enter in a docket; to make a summary or abstract of
In the legal field, a docket refers to a list of cases or matters to be heard by a court, often including details such as case numbers, parties involved, and scheduled dates.
In logistics, a docket can refer to a document or record that tracks the movement of goods or shipments, including details such as tracking numbers, contents, and destinations.
Within a court setting, a docket is a schedule or calendar of cases to be heard on a specific day or period of time.
A lawyer may refer to a list of cases awaiting action or a schedule of hearings as a 'docket'.
A judge may use the term 'docket' to refer to the list of cases to be heard in court on a particular day.
A court clerk may maintain the docket, which is a record of all the cases and their statuses.
A paralegal may assist in preparing the docket for court hearings and ensuring all necessary documents are in order.
A legal secretary may update the docket with new case information and schedule appointments accordingly.