"To address the court" means to speak or present information in a formal setting, where a judge or a panel of judges is presiding over a legal case. Full definition
The article doesn't address any court proceedings, but I'm sure they had a fair trial and were duly represented by competent defense attorneys. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Provides person sentenced to pay fine, fee, etc. has a right to address the court on inability to pay. (gaveltogavel.us)
One way of doing this would be to consider an amendment to the Native Title Act which addresses the court's inability to consider the reasons for interruption in continuity. (humanrights.gov.au)