法庭之友(AmicusCuriae)是一个拉丁词汇,指诉讼案件当事人以外的人或组织,认为其个人的或所代表的或所关心的群体的利益已经或将会受到某个案件中法律问题的裁决的影响时,向法院提交的与当事人不同的补充信息或辩论意见。其最终目的是为了帮助法院正确裁判案件,但其表现出来的立场常为支持一方当事人的主张或者从公众利益出发。一、谁能成为法庭之友 AmicusCuriae is a Latin term referring to persons or organizations other than litigants who believe that the interests of their own, represented, or interested groups have been or will be subject to legal questions in a particular case In the event of an impact, additional information or arguments different from the parties submitted to the court. Its ultimate goal is to help the court to judge the case correctly, but its position is often expressed in favor of one party’s claim or in the public interest. First, who can become a courtroom friend?