continuing trial
[kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ ˈtraɪəl]
nounpl: continuing trials
julgamento continuado
1. A legal proceeding that is adjourned and resumed at a later date, rather than being completed in a single session
The continuing trial was postponed until next month due to the unavailability of a key witness.
O julgamento continuado foi adiado até o próximo mês devido à indisponibilidade de uma testemunha-chave.
2. A court case that remains open and active over an extended period with multiple sessions
The continuing trial has lasted over two years with numerous postponements and delays.
O julgamento continuado durou mais de dois anos com inúmeros adiamentos e atrasos.
In Brazilian legal system, continuing trials are common due to the complexity of cases and court scheduling constraints. In the USA, such trials may be referred to as 'trials in continuance' and are managed according to federal or state rules of procedure. The term reflects the reality that many judicial proceedings extend beyond single hearing sessions.
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