Judgedelivered

Judgedelivered is a term used in legal technology discussions to denote the point at which a court's judgment is formally delivered to the parties and becomes part of the court record. It is not an official term in most jurisdictions but functions as a practical label within case management and electronic filing systems to track the life cycle of a case.

Definition and scope. Judgedelivered refers to the moment when the judgment document is finalized and conveyed to the parties, either through court staff, electronic service, or publication, and when the operative text is accessible to those affected. This delivery often marks the start of deadlines for appeals or enforcement, though the precise procedural effect depends on jurisdiction and local rules.

Process and practice. In many systems, judgments are drafted by the judge or court staff, signed, and entered into the court's record. Delivery to parties may occur by formal service, mail, or electronic notification. In some contexts, entry of judgment in the docket occurs separately from actual delivery; assessments of timing may differ if the judgment is issued orally and later reduced to writing.

Technological context. In legal technology platforms, judgedelivered can be a status flag indicating that the judgment has been released into the workflow and is accessible to counsel. It helps automate deadlines, notification, and compliance tasks across case management systems.

Limitations and cautions. Because judgedelivered is not a universal legal term, relying on it outside appropriate jurisdictional rules could be misleading. Always consult local rules to determine when a judgment is considered delivered and when deadlines begin.

See also: Judgment, Entry of judgment, Service of process, Appeal deadline, Enforcement of judgments.