Unless requested by a parent or guardian and consented to or requested by the minor concerning whom the petition has been filed, the public shall not be admitted to a juvenile court hearing. The judge or referee may nevertheless admit such persons as he deems to have a direct and legitimate interest in the particular case or the work of the court.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 346
Dependent Children—Hearings
Known as the Arnold-Kennick Juvenile Court Law
The act spans §§ 200 to 987 (682 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 601 F. Supp. 653 - Brown v. County of San Joaquin (1985)
Most recently applied in 601 F. Supp. 653 - Brown v. County of San Joaquin (January 1985)
Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 978, Sec. 15
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.