open court
[/ˈoʊpən kɔːrt/]
noun phrasepl: open courts
sessão pública / tribunal aberto / julgamento público
1. A court proceeding or hearing that is open to the public and press, as opposed to being held in camera or behind closed doors
The trial was conducted in open court, allowing journalists to report on the proceedings.
O julgamento foi realizado em sessão pública, permitindo que jornalistas relatassem os procedimentos.
2. A legal principle ensuring transparency and public access to judicial proceedings
The principle of open court is fundamental to democratic justice systems.
O princípio da sessão pública é fundamental para sistemas de justiça democráticos.
3. A physical courtroom where public proceedings take place
The defendant requested that the hearing be held in open court rather than in chambers.
O réu solicitou que a audiência fosse realizada em tribunal aberto em vez de em câmaras.
The concept of 'open court' is a cornerstone of both American and Brazilian legal traditions, reflecting democratic principles of judicial transparency and public accountability. In Brazil, this is protected by the Federal Constitution (Article 93, IX), and trials are generally public unless there are compelling reasons for confidentiality (such as protection of minors or state security). The principle ensures that justice is not only done but is seen to be done.
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