bill of particulars

A 'bill of particulars' is a legal document that provides detailed information about charges or claims in a lawsuit or criminal case.

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Definition

C1Legal Proceedings

(formal, technical)A detailed written statement of charges or claims, provided to clarify the specifics of a case for the defendant.

Example

  • The defense attorney requested a bill of particulars to better understand the charges against their client.
  • The prosecutor issued a bill of particulars outlining the specific allegations.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bill of particulars":

bill of goods