Colorado § 19-2.5-604 - Open hearings.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 19-2.5-604 — Open hearings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-2.5-604. Open hearings.
The general public must not be excluded from hearings held pursuant to this article 2.5 unless the court determines that it is in the best interest of the juvenile or of the community to exclude the general public. In such event, the court shall admit only such persons as have an interest in the case or work of the court, including persons whom the district attorney, the juvenile, or the juvenile's parents or guardian wishes to be present.
Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059), ch. 136, p. 600, § 2, effective October 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 19-2-110 as it existed prior to 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 19-2.5-604
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 19-2.5-604 cover?
Section 19-2.5-604 ("Open hearings.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 19-2.5-604?
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