night court
noun
: a criminal court in a large city that sits at night (as for rapid disposition of criminal charges and the granting of bail)
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Williams added their office is working on a data-tracking system to monitor arrests and cases from the special unit task force and is coordinating with court officials to set up a night court in the event of an increase in cases.
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Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The incident reportedly resulted in Gershuny being moved to hearing night court cases in Manhattan Criminal Court.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The high bond came after Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk appeared personally in night court late Thursday when the defendant's initial bond was being set, according to a DA's office spokesperson.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Larroquette reprised his role as attorney Dan Fielding, who served as the night court’s public defender.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 18 June 2025
Similarly to her dad, Abby tries to bring order to her crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (John Larroquette), a character from the original series.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 June 2025
This Night Court stars Melissa Rauch (who also executive produces) as Abby Stone, a judge in Manhattan’s often chaotic night court and the daughter of Harry Stone, the lead character in the original 1984-92 series (who was played by the late Harry Anderson).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
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Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The incident reportedly resulted in Gershuny being moved to hearing night court cases in Manhattan Criminal Court.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The high bond came after Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk appeared personally in night court late Thursday when the defendant's initial bond was being set, according to a DA's office spokesperson.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Larroquette reprised his role as attorney Dan Fielding, who served as the night court’s public defender.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 18 June 2025
Similarly to her dad, Abby tries to bring order to her crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (John Larroquette), a character from the original series.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 June 2025
This Night Court stars Melissa Rauch (who also executive produces) as Abby Stone, a judge in Manhattan’s often chaotic night court and the daughter of Harry Stone, the lead character in the original 1984-92 series (who was played by the late Harry Anderson).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
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“Night court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20court. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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