California § 124 - Except as provided in Section 214 of the Family Code or any other law, the sittin
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 124 — Except as provided in Section 214 of the Family Code or any other law, the sittin, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 124. Except as provided in Section 214 of the Family Code or any other law, the sittin
(a) Except as provided in Section 214 of the Family Code or any other law, the sittings of every court shall be public. (b) (1) The court shall not exclude the public from physical access because remote access is available, unless it is necessary to restrict or limit physical access to protect the health or safety of the public or court personnel. (2) When a courthouse is physically closed, to the extent permitted by law, the court shall provide, at a minimum, a public audio stream or telephonic means by which to listen to the proceedings. This paragraph does not apply to proceedings pursuant to Section 214 of the Family Code or other law that authorizes or requires a proceeding to be closed. (3) For purposes of this subdivision, âremote accessâ shall include, but is not limited to, an audio stream that is available on an internet website or telephonic means to listen to a court proceeding.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 124
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 124 cover?
Section 124 ("Except as provided in Section 214 of the Family Code or any other law, the sittin") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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