§1656. Exclusion of public
In an action for parental rights and responsibilities under this chapter, at the request of either party, personally or through that party's attorney, unless the other party who has entered an appearance objects personally or through the other party's attorney, the court shall exclude the public from the court proceedings. [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
If the court orders that the public is to be excluded, only the parties, their attorneys, court officers and witnesses may be present. [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 55: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
19-A §1651. Parents joint natural guardians of children
19-A §1652. Spouse's or parent's obligation to support
19-A §1653. Parental rights and responsibilities
19-A §1653-A. Parental rights and responsibilities; parent on active duty
19-A §1654. Parenting and support when parents live apart
19-A §1656. Exclusion of public
19-A §1657. Modification or termination of orders for parental rights and responsibilities
19-A §1658. Termination of parental rights and responsibilities
19-A §1659. Parenting coordination and assistance (REPEALED)