Welf. & Inst. Code, § 346 · Article 9. Dependent Children—Hearings
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 346
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 978, Sec. 15. Effective September 13, 1982.
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