Can a court restrict attendance by members of the public at a trial?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Woodruff, 235 Cal.Rptr.3d 513, 421 P.3d 588, 5 Cal.5th 697 (Cal. 2018):

to a fair trial may the court restrict attendance by members of the public. Because a First Amendment right of access to judicial proceedings is also recognized, they may not be closed unless specific, on the record findings are made demonstrating that "closure is essential to preserve higher values and is narrowly tailored to serve that interest." " ( People v. Cummings (1993) 4 Cal.4th 1233, 1298-1299, 18 Cal.Rptr.2d 796, 850 P.2d 1.)

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