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2011 California Code
Welfare and Institutions Code
DIVISION 2. CHILDREN [100 - 1500]
ARTICLE 9. Dependent Children Hearings
Section 346
CA Welf & Inst Code § 346 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
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.
(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 978, Sec. 15. Effective September 13, 1982.)
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