rättegångs

Rättegång is a Swedish term referring to a legal proceeding or trial. It encompasses the entire process by which a legal dispute is brought before a court of law for resolution. This can include civil cases, where individuals or entities resolve disputes between themselves, and criminal cases, where the state prosecutes an individual or entity for an alleged offense.

A rättegång typically begins with the filing of a lawsuit or indictment. Following this, there are often pre-trial proceedings, such as discovery and motions, where parties exchange information and seek rulings from the court. The core of the rättegång is the trial itself, where evidence is presented, witnesses testify, and legal arguments are made by the parties involved, often represented by lawyers.

The court, presided over by a judge or a panel of judges, or in some cases a jury, then evaluates the evidence and arguments to reach a verdict or judgment. This decision resolves the dispute or determines the guilt or innocence of the accused. Appeals may be possible after the initial rättegång, allowing for a review of the decision by a higher court. The specific procedures and rules governing a rättegång are detailed in Swedish law.