'''Ex parte''' means on behalf of only one party (or one side) in court, without notice to any other party. For example, a request for a search warrant is an [[ex parte proceeding]], since the person subject to the search is not notified of the proceeding and is not present at the hearing. | '''Ex parte''' means on behalf of only one party (or one side) in court, without notice to any other party. For example, a request for a search warrant is an [[ex parte proceeding]], since the person subject to the search is not notified of the proceeding and is not present at the hearing. |