La. Admin. Code tit. 22 § XV-1131

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XV-1131 - Right to Closed Proceedings (or a Cleared Courtroom)

A. In accordance with La. Ch.C. Art. 407, the parent's attorney should be aware of who is in the courtroom during a hearing and should request the courtroom be cleared of individuals not related to the case when appropriate.

B. The attorney should be attuned to the client's comfort level with people outside of the case hearing about the client's family.

La. Admin. Code tit. 22, § XV-1131

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Public Defender Board, LR 37:328 (January 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:148.