SIDEBAR CONFERENCE

sidebar conference. 1. A discussion among the judge and counsel, usu. over an evidentiary objection, outside the jury’s hearing. — Also termed bench conference. [Cases: Trial 18, 50. C.J.S. Trial §§ 91–92, 176.] 2. A discussion, esp. during voir dire, between the judge and a juror or prospective juror. — Often shortened to sidebar.