Can ordinary people attend the trial? What can be audited? What is the procedure?

The trial is the most basic and important stage in the ordinary procedure, the most concentrated and vivid embodiment of the parties' exercise of litigation rights and the people's exercise of judicial power, which is of great significance to the people's correct trial of civil cases. ?

Can ordinary people attend the trial?

Many people think the court is solemn. Most people just let lawyers and clients in, and others are not allowed to participate. Actually, this is not right. At present, judicial reform has been continuously promoted, judicial openness and transparency have been continuously strengthened, and many cases have been broadcast live on the Internet. According to Article 9 of the Rules of Court of People's Republic of China (PRC) People's Court, except for some cases involving secrets or other people's privacy, most cases are allowed to attend. Public trial activities, citizens can attend. When the number of seats to attend the hearing cannot meet the needs, the people's court may hold a side hearing in the order of application or by drawing lots or shaking numbers, but priority shall be given to the close relatives of the parties concerned or those who have an interest in the case. In addition, it should be noted that no unit or individual may organize personnel to attend public trials that may seal criminal records according to law.

What can be audited?

As long as it is a public hearing of the court, you can go in and listen, as long as you bring your ID card to register. But there are some situations that cannot be audited. 1. Criminal cases involving minors. 2. Cases involving personal privacy. 3. Criminal cases involving state secrets. The above three types of situations are not allowed to participate in the audit.

What procedures do I need to prepare for the trial?

First of all, be sure to bring the original ID card. If you are a foreigner, bring your passport. 2. Arrive at the court at least 15 minutes in advance, because security check and registration are required after arrival. 3. Mute the phone when judging, and don't record and take photos. 4. Don't talk and ask questions without the permission of the judge. 5. Try not to cross your legs. Yes, some judges are very disgusted with crossing their legs, not walking around at will, not making noise at will and not clapping at will.