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Jun. 19, 2020
Access advocates pressure court to end closed proceedings
While attorneys and litigants can dial in, or in some cases physically attend, there is often no way for people not directly involved to monitor proceedings. In fact, concern over that issue has prompted multiple groups to go public this week with calls for the chief justice and Judicial Council to address the situation.
The Judicial Council came under pressure from several groups this week that are demanding access to court proceedings for the press and public and an end to secret proceedings in courts throughout the state during the coronavirus emergency.
While attorneys and litigants can dial in, or in some cases physically attend, there is often no way for people not directly involved to monitor proceedings.
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