Recusal Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Recusal.

Recusal (noun)

Recusal refers to the act of a judge, prosecutor, or other legal official stepping away from a legal case. This can be a voluntary action or it could be prompted by others. Recusal is typically done due to a possible conflict of interest or other reasons that would prevent fair involvement in the case. For instance, a prosecutor might need to recuse if they are promoting another case where they are acting as a representative for the same party they're accusing in a separate case.