A trial in absentia is usually considered a last option after all practical measures havebeen taken to ensure the defendant’s attendance. In the criminal judicial system, atrial in absentia, sometimes referred to as a “in absentia” trial, is a legal action inwhich the defendant is not physically present in court during their trial. In the criminal judicial system, a trial in absentia, sometimes referred to as a “in absentia” trial, is a legal action in which the defendant is not physically present in court during their trial. Regular criminal courts, military courts, and international criminal tribunals all hold trials in absentia, and they are recognized everywhere. To address immediate security issues or avoid prospective harm, a trial in absentia is required in cases involving major crimes or risks to national security.
