<P> In U.S. law , a motion in limine ( Latin : `` at the start '' , literally , `` on the threshold '' ) ( Latin pronunciation : ( ɪn ˈliːmɪˌne ) in LEE - min - ay ) is a motion , discussed outside the presence of the jury , to request that certain testimony be excluded . The motion is decided by a judge in both civil and criminal proceedings . It is frequently used at pre-trial hearings or during trial , and it can be used at both the state and federal levels . </P>
<P> In U.S. law , a motion in limine ( Latin : `` at the start '' , literally , `` on the threshold '' ) ( Latin pronunciation : ( ɪn ˈliːmɪˌne ) in LEE - min - ay ) is a motion , discussed outside the presence of the jury , to request that certain testimony be excluded . The motion is decided by a judge in both civil and criminal proceedings . It is frequently used at pre-trial hearings or during trial , and it can be used at both the state and federal levels . </P>
when does the court hear motions in limine
when does the court hear motions in limine
outside the presence of the jury
outside the presence of the jury