Can an under-aged attend to an open court trial as audience?

Question

I am 14 and since I am under 18, I am considered under-aged. If I go to the courtroom to just watch a trial, will I be allowed? I live in Greece, so I would like to know if this stands for Greece too. Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes.

Answer 2

It's generally up to the individual judges, but most open courts tolerate any age child who isn't a disruption.  Usually the only exception is in cases of protecting a child from harm.  Graphic pictures of torture, for example, being admitted into evidence.  At fourteen, though, you really don't need to be protected from too much.  At worst the bailiff will ask you to leave, especially if you don't have a guardian with you.  But if you just go in and sit down with everyone else, it's not likely anyone will even notice.

Answer 3

In the US you could from age 12 on.  But don't know about Greece. Why not call a court and ask?

Answer 4

By you living in Greece, I have no knowledge of their laws, but I would say yes you should be able to attend. But why aren't you in school.