In the American court system, amicus curiae refers to
A) the right of criminal suspects to a fair trial.
B) the code of ethics governing lawyers and judges.
C) elaborate legal codes that guide federal court decisions.
D) "friends of the court" briefs submitted by interest groups.
E) the right of suspects to know what they are charged with.

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Amicus curiae refers to "friends of the court" briefs submitted by interest groups in a case in which they are not a party but have an interest in the outcome. These briefs provide additional information or arguments that may help the court in deciding the case.

In the American Court System, Amicus Curiae Refers to