Extrajudicial

That which is done, given or effected outside the course of regular Judicial proceedings; not founded upon or unconnected with, the -action of a court of law; as extrajudicial evidence, an extrajudicial oath. That which, though done in the course of regular judicial proceedings, is unnecessary to such proceedings, or interpolated, or beyond their scope; as an extrajudicial opinion, (dictum.) That which does not belong to the judge or his jurisdiction, notwithstanding which he takes cognizance of it.

— Extrajudicial confession. One made by the party out of court, or to any person, official or otherwise, when made not in the course of a judicial examination or investigation. State v. Alexander; 109 La. 557, 33 South. 600; U. S. v. Williams, 28 Fed. Cas. 643.

— Extra judicial oath. One taken not in the course of judicial proceedings, or taken without any authority of law, though taken formally bsfore a proper person. State v. Scatena, 84 Minn. 281, 87 N. W. 764.