CHILDREN AND THE LAW
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The Child Witness
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Exclusion of Spectators
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Criminal Proceedings
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Potential witnesses who have not been examined may be excluded.
Examination shall be open, absent showing exclusion required for fair trial; people who are permitted to remain.
Exclusion of public during examination of minor upon motion of DA.
Special precautions for child victims of molestation or parental violence.
On proper, detailed showing, magistrate must close preliminary examination during testimony of minor under 16 when D charged with certain sex crimes.