Arizona Revised Statutes §8-224  Request for open hearing


A. A person who is the subject of an investigation under chapter 10 of this title may request that a hearing or trial relating to the dependency proceeding be open to the public. The court shall order the hearing to be open to the public unless the court determines for good cause that all or part of the hearing or trial should be closed. The court may receive evidence and shall make written findings in support of its decision.

B. The court shall notify a person who is the subject of an investigation under chapter 10 of this title of the right to request an open hearing or trial.