Bench trial

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Bench trial has been mentioned in one podcast episode on 48 Hours (Dec 2025).

A bench trial is a trial by judge, as opposed to a jury. The term applies most appropriately to any administrative hearing in relation to a summary offense to distinguish the type of trial. Many legal systems use bench trials for most or all cases or for certain types of cases.

Bench trial at a glance
Mentioned in	1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heard	Dec 2025 on 48 Hours

Who talks about Bench trial on podcasts?

Bench trial came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on 48 Hours.

Murder suspect asked online psychic: "Will I get caught for what I did?" | "48 Hours" Full Episode on 48 Hours (Dec 2025)

What is Bench trial mentioned alongside?

Bench trial is most often mentioned alongside Apple Podcast, Bravo and Chase.

Mentioned together: Apple Podcast, Bravo, Chase, Home Depot, Abby, Judge Brian Hill, Gwen De Marco, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Thousand Oaks, California, Henry Han