closed trial

[kloʊzd ˈtraɪəl]
nounpl: closed trials
julgamento fechado / julgamento à porta fechada
1. A legal proceeding held in private, not open to the public, typically to protect sensitive information, minors, or national security
The closed trial was held to protect the confidentiality of the minor witnesses.
O julgamento fechado foi realizado para proteger a confidencialidade das testemunhas menores de idade.
2. A court session where public access is restricted and only authorized parties may attend
Due to security concerns, the trial was conducted as a closed trial with limited attendance.
Devido a preocupações de segurança, o julgamento foi realizado à porta fechada com presença limitada.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, closed trials are used to protect sensitive information such as trade secrets, medical records, or cases involving minors. In Brazil, such trials must be justified by law and are less common than in the United States. The transparency of judicial proceedings is a fundamental principle in both countries, so closed trials are exceptions that require legal justification.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
in camera trialprivate trialclosed court proceedingsealed trial
Antonyms / Antônimos
open trialpublic trialopen court proceeding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamento fechado / julgamento à porta fechada
Standard legal terminology in Brazil
São Paulo
julgamento em câmara fechada
Common legal usage in São Paulo courts
Rio de Janeiro
julgamento à porta fechada
Frequently used in Rio de Janeiro judicial context
Portugal
julgamento à porta fechada / julgamento privado
Portuguese legal system uses similar terminology

Related Words

public trialcourt proceedingjudicial proceedingconfidentiality ordersealed recordsin camera

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind closed doors
in camera proceedings
sealed courtroom
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