closed proceedings
[/kloʊzd prəˈsiːdɪŋz/]
nounpl: closed proceedings
procedimentos fechados
1. Legal proceedings or court sessions held in private, not open to the public or press
The judge ruled that the proceedings would be closed due to the sensitive nature of the case.
O juiz determinou que os procedimentos seriam fechados devido à natureza sensível do caso.
2. Confidential meetings or hearings restricted to authorized parties only
The closed proceedings allowed the witness to testify without fear of public exposure.
Os procedimentos fechados permitiram que a testemunha depusesse sem medo de exposição pública.
3. Administrative or corporate meetings conducted privately, excluding external observers
The board held closed proceedings to discuss the merger agreement.
A diretoria realizou procedimentos fechados para discutir o acordo de fusão.
In Brazilian legal practice, closed proceedings are governed by constitutional protections of privacy and the right to a fair trial. They are commonly used in cases involving minors, sexual crimes, state security, or trade secrets. In Portugal, similar protections exist but the terminology may emphasize confidentiality. In the United States, the concept is fundamental to protecting vulnerable witnesses and maintaining judicial fairness, particularly in family law and juvenile justice contexts.
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