Part 79a · Appeals in Child Protection Matters

Rule 79a-13. Hearings; Confidentiality

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

(a) For the purpose of maintaining confidentiality, upon the hearing of an appeal from a child protection matter, the court may exclude any person from the court whose presence is unnecessary.

(b) All proceedings shall be conducted in a manner that will preserve the anonymity of the child.

Committee Notes

amended July 23, 2020, to take effect Aug. 4, 2020.)