Article 437
If it appears or if it is claimed either that the debates should take place in chambers when they are taking place in open court, or the reverse, the president will rule immediately and the incident w…
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If it appears or if it is claimed either that the debates should take place in chambers when they are taking place in open court, or the reverse, the president will rule immediately and the incident w…
The hearings shall take place on the day and, insofar as the conduct of the hearing permits, at the time previously fixed in accordance with the procedures specific to each court. They may be continue…
The judge may decide that the hearings will take place or will continue in chambers if their public nature would result in an invasion of privacy, or if all the parties so request, or if disturbances…
Discussions shall be public except where the law requires them to be held in chambers.What is provided for in this respect at first instance shall be observed on appeal, unless otherwise provided.
The president shall ensure the order of the hearing. Anything he orders to ensure this must be carried out immediately.Judges have the same powers in the places where they exercise the functions of th…
In the Council Chamber, the procedure is carried out without the public being present.
The court shall be composed, on pain of nullity, in accordance with the rules relating to judicial organisation.Challenges relating to its regularity must be presented, on pain of inadmissibility, as…
In non-contentious matters, the application is examined in the Council Chamber.
The public prosecutor is only required to attend the hearing in cases where he is the principal party, in cases where he represents another party or where his presence is made compulsory by law.In all…
People attending the hearing must observe a dignified attitude and maintain the respect due to justice. It is forbidden for them to speak without having been invited to do so, to give signs of approva…
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