night court

American  

noun

1. a criminal court that convenes at night for the quick disposition of charges and the granting of bail.

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Etymology

Origin of night court

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Mystery still shrouds Zhang’s escape in July, following a late night court hearing in Mexico City when a judge unexpectedly granted him house arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal

The reboot has been spearheaded by Melissa Rauch, a former star of “The Big Bang Theory” who is the new night court judge and the sunshine to Larroquette’s gloom.

From Seattle Times

The show stars Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone, daughter of the late Harry Stone, who has assumed her father’s position as magistrate presiding over a night court in New York.

From Seattle Times

His lawyers had requested the clothing in a Tuesday night court filing.

From Reuters

In a Wednesday night court filing, the U.S.

From Reuters