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A docket is the court’s calendar—the organized list of cases scheduled for hearings and trials, with dates, times, and courtroom assignments. It’s the scheduling tool that tells everyone what will be heard when, so the day runs smoothly and lawyers can plan their appearances. This differs from a record, which is the case file containing pleadings, evidence, and orders; a brief, which is a party’s written argument; and a verdict, which is the court’s or jury’s decision at the end of a case.