sealed documents
[sild ˈdɑkjəmənts]
noun phrase
documentos lacrados
1. Official documents that are closed, secured, or restricted from public access, typically by legal authority or official seal
The court ordered the sealed documents to remain confidential until the trial concluded.
O tribunal ordenou que os documentos lacrados permanecessem confidenciais até o final do julgamento.
2. Records or files that have been physically sealed or secured with an official stamp or signature to preserve their integrity and authenticity
The sealed documents were delivered directly to the embassy without being opened.
Os documentos lacrados foram entregues diretamente na embaixada sem serem abertos.
3. Legal papers that are kept secret or hidden from public disclosure by court order
The prosecution requested that certain sealed documents remain hidden from the defense.
A acusação solicitou que certos documentos lacrados permanecessem ocultos da defesa.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, sealed documents are a critical aspect of protecting privacy and ensuring fair trial rights. In Brazil, the judicial system frequently uses sealed documents to protect sensitive information in criminal and civil cases. In the USA, sealed documents are common in family law, criminal proceedings, and cases involving minors. The concept is deeply embedded in legal practice and carries significant weight in courtroom proceedings.
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