California · Family Code
FAM §7884: (a) Unless requested by the child concerning whom the petition has been filed and any parent or guardian present, the public shall not be admitted to a proceeding under this part.
What this law says, in plain English
Courts may exclude the public from child-related proceedings under this part unless the child, parent, or guardian requests admission.
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(a) Unless requested by the child concerning whom the petition has been filed and any parent or guardian present, the public shall not be admitted to a proceeding under this part. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the judge may admit those persons the judge determines have a direct and legitimate interest in the particular case or in the work of the court.
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