Individuals or groups who are not parties to a lawsuit but who seek to assist the court in reaching a decision (including, often, the solicitor general) can present additional briefs called

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The term used to describe individuals or groups who are not parties to a lawsuit but who seek to assist the court in reaching a decision is "amicus curiae." Therefore, the additional briefs they present would also be called "amicus curiae" briefs.

Individuals or Groups Who Are Not Parties to a Lawsuit