Can I attend civil cases?

As long as the case is heard in public, when the court is in session, people other than the parties can attend the court to observe the case, but they must abide by court discipline. According to the provisions of relevant laws, civil cases heard by people's courts shall be conducted in public, unless they involve state secrets, personal privacy or otherwise provided by law. Divorce cases and cases involving trade secrets can be heard in private if the parties apply for them.

What should you pay attention to and what should you not do when attending court?

Be sure to bring your ID card

Persons entering the court should present a valid ID card and undergo security inspection of their person and belongings.

No prohibited items

Without permission from the People's Court, except for evidence that needs to be presented in court, prohibited items such as guns, ammunition, controlled knives, etc. that are clearly specified by law are not allowed, and Liquids, colloidal and powdery items of unknown nature entered the court.

Specifically include:

1. Firearms, ammunition, controlled knives and other lethal instruments;

2. Inflammable and explosive materials, suspected explosions Objects;

3. Radioactive, toxic, corrosive, strong-odorous substances and infectious disease pathogens;

4. Liquid, colloidal and powdery items;

5. Slogans, banners, leaflets;

6. Other items that may endanger the security of the court or disrupt the order of the court.

You are not allowed to take photos without permission and you are not allowed to interfere with the court hearing

Without the permission of the court, you are not allowed to record, videotape, take photos or use mobile communication tools to disseminate court hearings to prevent one-sidedness The fragmented and fragmented information misled public opinion and interfered with the trial.

Legal basis:

Article 134 of the "Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China" Unless otherwise provided by law, it shall be conducted in public. Divorce cases and cases involving trade secrets can be heard in secret if the parties apply.