2.2 Bench Conferences and Recesses refer to a specific type of court procedure in which the judge and lawyers involved in a case are able to communicate privately with one another, outside the presence of the jury and other members of the public. There are two primary types of 2.2 Bench Conferences and Recesses: a bench conference and a recess. A bench conference is a type of private conversation between the judge and the lawyers involved in a case. It is typically used to discuss issues related to the case such as possible rulings, evidentiary decisions, or procedural matters. The judge may also use a bench conference to provide instructions to the lawyers or to ask questions. A recess is a brief break taken to allow the attorneys, witnesses, and court personnel to have a break, regroup, and discuss any matters related to the case. During a recess, the judge may also discuss the case with the attorneys. Depending on the nature of the case, a recess may last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. In both types of 2.2 Bench Conferences and Recesses, the conversation is conducted between the judge and the attorneys involved in the case, without the presence of the jury or the public. This is done to ensure that the proceedings remain confidential and that any confidential information discussed is not made public.