Courts can be closed to the public-the news media is considered a segment of the public-for only the most compelling of reasons after alternatives have been considered and only for as long as necessary.

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This is generally true as open courtrooms are an important aspect of the transparency of the judicial process, unless there are exceptional circumstances such as national security or safeguarding witnesses. However, it may vary by jurisdiction and specific cases.

Courts Can Be Closed to the Public-The News Media Is