Bench trial
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A bench trial is a trial by judge, as opposed to a trial by jury.[1] The term applies most appropriately to any administrative hearing in relation to a summary offense to distinguish the type of trial. Many legal systems (Roman, Islamic) use bench trials for most or all cases or for certain types of cases.
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While a jury renders a verdict, a judge in a bench trial does the same by making a finding.[2]