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.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 2.5 - The Colorado Juvenile Justice System
§ 19-2.5-601. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
§ 19-2.5-602. General Procedure for Juvenile Hearings
§ 19-2.5-605. Advisement - Right to Counsel - Waiver of Right to Counsel - Definition
§ 19-2.5-606. Preadjudication Service Program - Creation
§ 19-2.5-607. Mandatory Protection Order
§ 19-2.5-608. Fingerprinting - Ordered by Court - Definition
§ 19-2.5-609. Preliminary Hearing - Dispositional Hearing
§ 19-2.5-610. Right to Jury Trial