procedural validity
[/prəˈsɛdʒərəl vəˈlɪdəti/]
nounpl: procedural validities
validade procedimental
1. The legal quality of a procedure or process being conducted in accordance with established rules, regulations, and due process requirements
The court questioned the procedural validity of the arrest because the police did not read the suspect their Miranda rights.
O tribunal questionou a validade procedimental da prisão porque a polícia não informou ao suspeito seus direitos Miranda.
2. Compliance with formal requirements and proper methods in legal, administrative, or organizational processes
The procedural validity of the contract was challenged when it was discovered that the proper authorization signatures were missing.
A validade procedimental do contrato foi questionada quando se descobriu que faltavam as assinaturas de autorização adequadas.
3. The correctness and legitimacy of a process in terms of following prescribed steps and protocols
Judges must ensure the procedural validity of trials to protect defendants' constitutional rights.
Os juízes devem garantir a validade procedimental dos julgamentos para proteger os direitos constitucionais dos acusados.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, procedural validity is a fundamental principle that protects individual rights and ensures fair treatment. In Brazil, procedural validity is especially important in the Civil Procedure Code (Código de Processo Civil) and is essential for the enforceability of legal decisions. The concept reflects the belief that the legitimacy of legal outcomes depends not only on substance but also on adherence to proper legal processes.
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