exceptional circumstances
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 306 U.S. 19 - Bowen v. Johnston · 1939Most cited · 1,063 citing opinions
the rule is not so inflexible that it may not yield to exceptional circumstances where the need for the remedy afforded by the writ of habeas corpus is apparent. Among these exceptional circumstances are those indicating a conflict between state and federal authorities on a question of law involving concerns of large importance affecting their respective jurisdictions.
United States Code
8 U.S.C. § 1229A — in this section (2 versions over time)
The term “exceptional circumstances” refers to exceptional circumstances (such as battery or extreme cruelty to the alien or any child or parent of the alien, serious illness of the alien, or serious illness or death of the spouse, child, or parent of the alien, but not including less compelling circumstances) beyond the control of the alien.
8 U.S.C. § 1252B — in this section
The term “exceptional circumstances” refers to exceptional circumstances (such as serious illness of the alien or death of an immediate relative of the alien, but not including less compelling circumstances) beyond the control of the alien.
42 U.S.C. § 5714 — in this part
the term “exceptional circumstances” means circumstances in which a youth would benefit to an unusual extent from additional time in the program.