Yarglanmas

Yargılanması is a Turkish term meaning the act or process of being tried in court, typically in criminal law. It denotes the stage at which a person accused of an offense is brought before a court to be adjudicated, including the procedures, rights, and standards that apply during the determination of guilt or liability. The word derives from yargı (judgment) and the participle suffix -lanması, yielding the sense of “being judged.”

In Turkish law, yargılanması usually follows an investigation by the public prosecutor and may culminate in an indictment (iddianame) against one or more suspects. The person charged is called sanık. The trial occurs in a court (mahkeme) in hearings (duruşma), where the defense (savunma) can present evidence, and the prosecution must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. The court applies applicable criminal law to determine guilt or liability and issues a decision (karar).

If convicted, a sentence is imposed; if acquitted, the person is released from criminal liability for the charges. Decisions can generally be appealed to higher courts (temyiz or istinaf, depending on the system).

Rights protected during the yargılanması include the presumption of innocence, the right to counsel, the right to a public and fair hearing, and the right to access evidence and confront witnesses.

The term is primarily used in criminal procedure, though it can appear in general discussions of adjudication. Variations exist across jurisdictions, and reforms can alter procedures, terminology, and remedies.