judicial procedure
[dʒuˈdɪʃəl prəˈsidʒər]
nounfemininepl: procedimentos judiciais
procedimento judicial
1. The formal process and series of steps followed in a court of law to resolve a legal dispute or criminal case
The judicial procedure requires all parties to submit their evidence before the trial begins.
O procedimento judicial exige que todas as partes apresentem suas provas antes do julgamento começar.
2. The established rules and methods that govern how legal proceedings are conducted in court
Understanding judicial procedure is essential for lawyers practicing in this jurisdiction.
Compreender o procedimento judicial é essencial para advogados que atuam nesta jurisdição.
3. The sequence of legal actions and formalities required to bring a case before a judge
The judicial procedure in civil cases differs significantly from criminal cases.
O procedimento judicial em casos civis difere significativamente dos casos criminais.
In Brazil, judicial procedure is governed by the Brazilian Code of Civil Procedure (Código de Processo Civil) and the Brazilian Code of Criminal Procedure (Código de Processo Penal). The term is fundamental to Brazilian legal discourse and is used extensively in law education and practice. The procedures are known for being relatively formal and time-consuming, with multiple stages including petição inicial, contestação, produção de provas, and sentença. Understanding proper judicial procedure is critical in Brazilian legal practice due to strict adherence to procedural requirements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow judicial procedure
adhere to judicial procedure
breach of judicial procedure
within the bounds of judicial procedure
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