The right to a public trial:
I. arises out of the Sixth Amendment.
II. gives the public right of access to attend court proceedings.
III. gives defendants the right to attend their own trials.
IV. extends to bench conferences during the trial.

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The right to a public trial arises from the Sixth Amendment, gives the public access to court proceedings, and ensures defendants can attend their trials. It does not extend to bench conferences, which can be private.

The Right to a Public Trial