The phrase "open court" means that a legal proceeding or trial is transparent, public, and accessible to everyone. It means people can come and watch what is happening in the court without any restrictions. Full definition
Provides that party to proceeding in open court in justice or municipal court may arrange for recording or reporting of proceeding. (gaveltogavel.us)
23 This Court has emphasized on many occasions that the «open court principle» is a hallmark of a democratic society and applies to all judicial proceedings. (slaw.ca)
The principle of open court reflects the belief that openness and full access to court records is necessary to promote the integrity of our judicial system. (familylawhelp.ca)