suspended trial
[/səˈspɛndɪd ˈtraɪəl/]
nounpl: suspended trials
julgamento suspenso
1. A legal proceeding that has been temporarily halted or postponed by the court, with the expectation that it may resume at a later date
The suspended trial was adjourned until the witness could be located.
O julgamento suspenso foi adiado até que a testemunha pudesse ser localizada.
2. A trial that is interrupted due to procedural issues, unavailable parties, or court discretion
Due to the defendant's illness, the judge ordered a suspended trial.
Devido à doença do réu, o juiz ordenou um julgamento suspenso.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, suspended trials are common administrative procedures to ensure fair judicial processes. Brazilian courts frequently use this mechanism when evidence needs to be gathered or parties are unavailable, reflecting the civil law tradition's flexibility in scheduling.
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