Definition ∞ An ex parte order is a court directive issued at the request of one party without prior notice to or argument from the other parties involved in a legal dispute. Such orders are typically granted in urgent situations where immediate action is necessary to prevent irreparable harm or to preserve evidence. They are temporary in nature and usually followed by a full hearing where all parties can present their arguments. This judicial action serves to address pressing circumstances.
Context ∞ In the realm of digital assets, news might report on ex parte orders being issued to freeze cryptocurrency accounts, seize digital assets suspected of illicit activity, or compel exchanges to provide user data. These orders are often sought by law enforcement or regulatory bodies to prevent the movement of funds or destruction of evidence in cases of alleged fraud, hacking, or money laundering. The issuance of an ex parte order can have immediate and significant consequences for individuals and entities operating within the crypto ecosystem.
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