can i walk into a court room, hearing a case that i am not realated to at all and be allowed to watch?

Answer 1

Usually yes unless it is a juvenile court.

Answer 2

In a word, yes.

Trials and related proceedings must be open to the public (explicitly in the Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution) and especially the press (implicit in the First Amendment).

The right to a public trial further protects the accused against any chicanery by the prosecution or the courts, fosters confidence in the judicial system, and makes the public aware of crimes. It is an explicit guarantee by the Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution.

However, the right is not absolute. In some cases, and under very strict guidelines, a judge may close the proceedings if an open court would prejudice the defendant or the government or some third party. This is rarely done, and when it is the press almost always goes to court to gain access, under the First Amendment rights.

As long as there is seating, you may attend any trial.

I used to work across the street from the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan and would walk into the courtroom when I wanted a break. It is a beautiful Beaux Arts building from 1902. The proceedings were mostly boring (civil cases), but sometimes interesting (criminal cases).

Answer 3

It depends on the type of court (or court room).... some lower courts allow spectators, but most have a guard with a sign-in sheet and you need to be on his list or have a darn good reason to be in attendance to actually step into the court room.

Answer 4

Depends on the jurisdiction. I worked in juvenile court and it was open to the public unless we requested the case be held in closed court.

Answer 5

maximum courts are open, you may pass in and sit down. that's perfect suited out of admire to the courtroom to pass into earlier of after a case is heard. some baliffs won;t permit you in if courtroom is in consultation, relies upon on the decide. no rely if that's a closed consultation, you may no longer pass in, and there will be an illustration on the door that asserts closed consultation.

Answer 6

most court case are open to the public and if your not allowed there they wont even let you in so no harm in trying to walk in and watch

Answer 7

It depends on the case being tried.

Answer 8

In most cases, yes, as long as there is space in the courtroom.

Answer 9

yes if it is a public case, go to judge judy!

Answer 10

as long as it is a public trial