2006-08-22 09:03:43 · 11 answers · asked by anooga 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Depends on the laws of your state. In some states, trials can be open, but even in states where the law says trials can be open, some discretion is given to the judge presiding over the case. Judges can order certain trials closed because of public interest issues (usually murder and rape trials where members of the community may become outraged when they hear the details). Easiest way to find out is to call your nearest county court house.
2006-08-22 09:11:42 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless there is another reason why the court would be closed (state secrets being discussed, high profile creates security issue, etc) you should be allowed to. I sat in on a 2nd degree murder trial once in 12th grade.
2006-08-22 09:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by Tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do no longer might desire to be a citizen. all and sundry might attend any trial on the widespread public benches provided. The exceptions may well be trials related to national secure practices the place the widespread public may well be excluded for secure practices reasons. If a tribulation is considerable information you will discover people queuing exterior the spectators section because of the fact there are in basic terms a constrained form of seats, so no count if it somewhat is a case this is had countless exposure you're able to desire to get to the courtroom early to get a seat.
2016-10-02 10:11:23 · answer #3 · answered by landin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the most part yes. it's actually encouraged. it keeps the legal proceedings open to the public. some court cases are ordered closed to the public by the judge for various reasons. call your local courthouse and see what the procedure is. there may be a limit on what you can see and when you can go.
2006-08-22 09:12:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
unless the judge has closed the court to reporters and such, yes you can...i watched the trial of Cullen Davis years ago
2006-08-22 09:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by susuze2000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some are closed to the public-- usually the high profile cases or those involving minors.
Other than that, you can go watch, unless your local courtroom has closed it for security.
2006-08-22 09:11:37 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, all court proceedings (even traffic,misdemeanor, mayor's court) are open to the public with a few exceptions such as, grand jury, juvenile cases, and some probate and family/divorce cases. all states and U.S. courts
2006-08-22 09:22:05 · answer #7 · answered by McOff.80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure but I do know that if you testify at one of these trials you can't be in the room until you testify.
2006-08-22 09:11:17 · answer #8 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can at any jury trial.
2006-08-22 09:10:59 · answer #9 · answered by Bigboi47 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you are but some are closed to the public like if it is a cilberty
2006-08-22 10:37:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋