It is not ex parte communication to inform the judge about information from a defendant relating to the defendant's case pending in the court.

It is not ex parte communication to inform the judge about information from a defendant relating to the defendant's case pending in the court.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Ex Parte
• D. Depends

Answer: (D)

Ex parte communication means a one-sided talk with the judge outside the other party’s presence, which can undermine the other side’s opportunity to respond. Whether informing the judge about information from a defendant is ex parte depends on the context. If the information is shared in open court with both parties present or through counsel with notice to the other side, it’s not ex parte. But if the defendant provides information to the judge privately, without the other party’s knowledge or participation, that would be ex parte and improper unless a specific exception applies. In practice, always aim to present information through proper channels or in court where both sides can respond.

Ex parte communication means a one-sided talk with the judge outside the other party’s presence, which can undermine the other side’s opportunity to respond. Whether informing the judge about information from a defendant is ex parte depends on the context. If the information is shared in open court with both parties present or through counsel with notice to the other side, it’s not ex parte. But if the defendant provides information to the judge privately, without the other party’s knowledge or participation, that would be ex parte and improper unless a specific exception applies. In practice, always aim to present information through proper channels or in court where both sides can respond.