California Government Code

§ 11425.20

GOV § 11425.20 Effective Jan 1, 2022Div. 3 · Title 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 4.5 · Art. 6

Statute text

(a)A hearing shall be open to public observation. This subdivision shall not limit the authority of the presiding officer to order closure of a hearing or make other protective orders to the extent necessary or proper for any of the following purposes:

(1)To satisfy the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, federal or state statute, or other law, including, but not limited to, laws protecting privileged, confidential, or other protected information.

(2)To ensure a fair hearing in the circumstances of the particular case.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 401, Sec. 11. (AB 1578) Effective January 1, 2022.