Legal Definitions - reo absente

REO ABSENTE

Reo absente is a Latin term that means the defendant is absent or the absence of the defendant.

1. In a court case, if the defendant fails to appear in court, they are considered reo absente.

2. If a person is charged with a crime but is out of the country, they may be considered reo absente until they return.

Reo absente is used in legal contexts to describe situations where the defendant is not present. This could be because they failed to appear in court, or because they are physically absent from the jurisdiction. In either case, the legal proceedings may be affected by the defendant's absence, and special measures may need to be taken to ensure a fair trial.