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night court

–noun
a criminal court that convenes at night for the quick disposition of charges and the granting of bail.

Origin:
1930–35
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night court  
n.  A criminal court holding sessions at night for routine disposition of charges and granting of bail.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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