Part 35a · Hearings Concerning Neglected, Abused and Uncared for Children and Termination of Parental Rights

Rule 35a-1B. Exclusion of Unnecessary Persons from Courtroom

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

Any judicial authority hearing a child protection matter may, during such hearing, exclude from the room in which such hearing is held any person whose presence is, in the opinion of the judicial authority, not necessary.