Citizen Judges Act (Act on Criminal Trials with the participation of Citizen Judge (Guomin Faguan)) Article 50

The preliminary proceedings shall be held in open court except for any of the following circumstances:1. Where it is otherwise provided by the law;2. Where the court makes a ruling that the preliminary proceedings shall not be held in public court for reasons concerning the possible threats posed to national security, public order, or social values; or3. Where the court, after hearing opinions of the parties , the defense attorney, or the assistant of the accused, makes a ruling that the preliminary proceedings shall not be held in public court in order to facilitate the proper undergoing of the proceedings.No interlocutory appeal may be filed against a ruling made pursuant to the preceding paragraph.The citizen judges and the alternate citizen judges do not need to be present at court in the preliminary proceedings.