A written account of the proceedings in a case, including all pleadings, evidence, and exhibits submitted in the course of the case. (http://www.uscourts.gov/glossary)
For information on other types of records, please also see administrative record, medical record, electronic health record, juvenile justice record, designated record set, and DNA record.
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