Legal Protections
Stay of Proceedings
50 U.S.C. § 3932
Definition
A court-ordered delay or suspension of civil proceedings. Under SCRA, servicemembers may request a stay of at least 90 days if their military duties materially affect their ability to appear in court.
Legal Reference
This term is defined in 50 U.S.C. § 3932 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.