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public trial right violation in Washington

73 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2006–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Wisegreen
wash · 2012 · cited in 9 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2025
2 sentences

2016Citing Waller, it noted that “[w]here a public trial right violation occurs at a suppression hearing or some other easily separable part of a trial, remand for a public hearing may be appropriate.” Wise, 176 Wn.2d at 19 .

2012Such an error is structural and warrants a new trial just as it did in Wise . “[W]e cannot reasonably order a ‘redo’ of voir dire to remedy the public trial right violation that occurred here.” Id. at 19 .

39
Presley v. Georgiagreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Similarly, our Supreme Court observed in Strode that it "`has never found a public trial right violation to be [trivial or] de minimis.'" 167 Wash.2d at 230, 217 P.3d 310 (alteration in original) (quoting Easterling, 157 Wash.2d at 180 , 137 P.3d 825 ); see also Presley, 130 S.Ct. at 724-25 (holding that it is the trial court's obligation to take every reasonable measure to accommodate public attendance at criminal trials, and absent that court's consideration of alternatives to closure, it could not constitutionally close voir dire). ¶ 21 As we held in Paumier, " Presley, applying the federal

2010Similarly, our Supreme Court observed in Strode that it “ ‘has never found a public trial right violation to be [trivial or] de minimis.’ ” 167 Wn.2d at 230 (alteration in original) (quoting Easterling, 157 Wn.2d at 180 ); see also Presley, 130 S. Ct. at 724-25 (holding that it is the trial court’s obligation to take every reasonable measure to accommodate public attendance at criminal trials, and absent that court’s consideration of alternatives to closure, it could not constitutionally close voir dire). ¶21 As we held in Paumier, “Presley, applying the federal constitution, resolves any ques

35
State v. Paumiergreen
washctapp · 2010 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Similarly, our Supreme Court observed in Strode that it "`has never found a public trial right violation to be [trivial or] de minimis.'" 167 Wash.2d at 230, 217 P.3d 310 (alteration in original) (quoting Easterling, 157 Wash.2d at 180 , 137 P.3d 825 ); see also Presley, 130 S.Ct. at 724-25 (holding that it is the trial court's obligation to take every reasonable measure to accommodate public attendance at criminal trials, and absent that court's consideration of alternatives to closure, it could not constitutionally close voir dire). ¶ 21 As we held in Paumier, " Presley, applying the federal

2010Similarly, our Supreme Court observed in Strode that it “ ‘has never found a public trial right violation to be [trivial or] de minimis.’ ” 167 Wn.2d at 230 (alteration in original) (quoting Easterling, 157 Wn.2d at 180 ); see also Presley, 130 S. Ct. at 724-25 (holding that it is the trial court’s obligation to take every reasonable measure to accommodate public attendance at criminal trials, and absent that court’s consideration of alternatives to closure, it could not constitutionally close voir dire). ¶21 As we held in Paumier, “Presley, applying the federal constitution, resolves any ques

33
State v. Easterlinggreen
wash · 2006 · cited in 14 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2014
2 sentences

2014Even prior to the court’s 2012 holding that public trial rights violations constitute structural error, “a majority of this court [had] never found a public trial right violation to be de minimis.” Easterling, 157 Wn.2d at 180 (making this observation in 2006).

2014And some minor exclusions of the public 2 Even prior to the court's 2012 holding that public trial rights violations constitute structural error, "a majority of this court [had] never found a public trial right violation to be de minimis." Easterling, 157 Wn.2d at 180 (making this observation in 2006). 11 State v. Shearer/State v. Grisby No. 86216-8 (consolidated with No. 87259-7) from trial proceedings will not constitute a public trial rights violation because they do not constitute a courtroom closure.

214
State v. Bone-Clubgreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019Ed. 2d 675 (2010); State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wn.2d 254, 257 , 906 P.2d 325 (1995). 36 Seattle Times Co. v. lshikawa, 97 Wn.2d 30, 36 , 640 P.2d 716 (1982). -17- No. 76858-1-1/ 18 structural error that a reviewing court presumes is prejudicia1.37 We review constitutional issues de novo.38 To evaluate an alleged public trial right violation, a reviewing court conducts a three-part inquiry: (1) whether the proceeding at issue implicates the public trial right, (2) if so, whether there was a closure, and (3) if there was a closure, whether the closure was justified.39 The appellant has the burden of

2018Restraint of Orange , 152 Wash.2d 795 , 801-02, 100 P.3d 291 (2004) (entire voir dire process closed to the public); State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wash.2d 254 , 256-57, 906 P.2d 325 (1995) (pretrial suppression hearing closed). ¶54 This distinction matters to the public trial right analysis.

26
State v. Sublettgreen
wash · 2012 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2016
2 sentences

2016State v. Sublett, 176 Wn.2d 58, 71 , 292 P.3d 715 (2012).

2016State v. Sublett, 176 Wn.2d 58, 71 , 292 P.3d 715 (2012).

26
State v. Paumiergreen
wash · 2012 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2025
2 sentences

2025See State v. Wise, 176 Wn.2d 1, 12 , 288 P.3d 1113 (2012); Paumier, 176 Wn.2d at 35 .

2014See Paumier, 176 Wn.2d at 36-37 ; Wise, 176 Wn.2d at 15 ; Easterling, 157 Wn.2d at 173 n.2.

24
State v. Smithgreen
wash · 2014 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
2 sentences

2018State v. Smith, 181 Wn.2d 508, 513 , 334 P.3d 1049 (2014).

2015Our Supreme Court in Smith, 181 Wn.2d at 513 , and State v. Gomez, 183 Wn.2d 29, 33 , 347 P.3d 876 (2015), stated that the first step in the analysis of a public trial right claim is determining whether the proceedings implicate the public trial right, and the second step in that analysis is assessing whether the trial court closed the proceedings.

24
Seattle Times Co. v. Ishikawagreen
wash · 1982 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2019
2 sentences

2019Ed. 2d 675 (2010); State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wn.2d 254, 257 , 906 P.2d 325 (1995). 36 Seattle Times Co. v. lshikawa, 97 Wn.2d 30, 36 , 640 P.2d 716 (1982). -17- No. 76858-1-1/ 18 structural error that a reviewing court presumes is prejudicia1.37 We review constitutional issues de novo.38 To evaluate an alleged public trial right violation, a reviewing court conducts a three-part inquiry: (1) whether the proceeding at issue implicates the public trial right, (2) if so, whether there was a closure, and (3) if there was a closure, whether the closure was justified.39 The appellant has the burden of

2019Ed. 2d 675 (2010); State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wn.2d 254, 257 , 906 P.2d 325 (1995). 36 Seattle Times Co. v. lshikawa, 97 Wn.2d 30, 36 , 640 P.2d 716 (1982). -17- No. 76858-1-1/ 18 structural error that a reviewing court presumes is prejudicia1.37 We review constitutional issues de novo.38 To evaluate an alleged public trial right violation, a reviewing court conducts a three-part inquiry: (1) whether the proceeding at issue implicates the public trial right, (2) if so, whether there was a closure, and (3) if there was a closure, whether the closure was justified.39 The appellant has the burden of

23
State v. Paumiergreen
washctapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
22
In re the Personal Restraint of Coggingreen
wash · 2014 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
2 sentences

2018Restraint of Coggin, 182 Wn.2d 115, 120 , 340 P.3d 810 (2014).^ In Coggin, in a lead and a concurring opinion, five justices of this court denied the petitioner's PRP, holding in part that it is petitioner's burden on collateral review to show that a public trial right violation was prejudicial.

2018Restraint of Coggin, 182 Wn.2d 115, 120 , 340 P.3d 810 (2014).^ In Coggin, in a lead and a concurring opinion, five justices of this court denied the petitioner's PRP, holding in part that it is petitioner's burden on collateral review to show that a public trial right violation was prejudicial.

16
State v. Bone-Clubgreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019Ed. 2d 675 (2010); State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wn.2d 254, 257 , 906 P.2d 325 (1995). 36 Seattle Times Co. v. lshikawa, 97 Wn.2d 30, 36 , 640 P.2d 716 (1982). -17- No. 76858-1-1/ 18 structural error that a reviewing court presumes is prejudicia1.37 We review constitutional issues de novo.38 To evaluate an alleged public trial right violation, a reviewing court conducts a three-part inquiry: (1) whether the proceeding at issue implicates the public trial right, (2) if so, whether there was a closure, and (3) if there was a closure, whether the closure was justified.39 The appellant has the burden of

2018Restraint of Orange , 152 Wash.2d 795 , 801-02, 100 P.3d 291 (2004) (entire voir dire process closed to the public); State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wash.2d 254 , 256-57, 906 P.2d 325 (1995) (pretrial suppression hearing closed). ¶54 This distinction matters to the public trial right analysis.

14
State v. Schiermangreen
wash · 2015 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
State v. Lormorgreen
wash · 2011 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (39)

CaseCitedYears
In re the Personal Restraint of Morris green
wash · 2012
2 sentences

2016Restraint of Morris. 176 Wn.2d 157, 166 , 288 P.3d 1140 (2012), the court held that it would presume prejudice where the petitioner alleged a public trial right violation by way of an ineffective assistance of appellate counsel claim because "[h]ad Morris's appellate counsel raised this issue on direct appeal, Morris would have received a new trial.

2016Morris, 176 Wn.2d at 166 . "[Wjhere appellate counsel fails to raise a public trial right claim, where prejudice would have been presumed on direct review, a petitioner is entitled to relief on collateral review." Morris, 176Wn.2dat161.

102014–2016
In re the Personal Restraint of Orange green
wash · 2004
2 sentences

2018Restraint ofOrange, 152 Wn.2d 795, 814 , 100 P.3d 291 (2004))). '"[Wjhere appellate counsel fails to raise a public trial right claim, where prejudice would have been presumed on direct review, a petitioner is entitled to relief on collateral review.'" Id.(emphasis added)(alteration in original)(quoting Morrw, 176 Wn.2d at 161 ("reaffirm[ing] Orange'^)).

2018Restraint of Orange , 152 Wash.2d 795 , 801-02, 100 P.3d 291 (2004) (entire voir dire process closed to the public); State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wash.2d 254 , 256-57, 906 P.2d 325 (1995) (pretrial suppression hearing closed). ¶54 This distinction matters to the public trial right analysis.

72013–2018
Waller v. Georgia green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2014Waller adopted the reasoning of several state and lower federal cases, which held that defendants need not demonstrate specific prejudice on appeal for a public trial right violation because actual prejudice is difficult to prove in that context and diminishes “ ‘the great, though intangible, societal loss that flows’ from closing the courthouse doors.” 467 U.S. at 49 n.9 (quoting People v. Jones, 47 N.Y.2d 409, 416 , 391 N.E.2d 1335 , 418 N.Y.S.2d 359 (1979)).

2014Waller adopted the reasoning of several state and lower federal cases, which held that defendants need not demonstrate specific prejudice on appeal for a public trial right violation because actual prejudice is difficult to prove in that context and diminishes "'the great, though intangible, societal loss that flows' from closing the courthouse doors." 467 U.S. at 49 n.9 (quoting People v. Jones, 47 N.Y.2d 409, 416 , 418 N.Y.S.2d 359 , 391 N.E.2d 1335 (1979)). -3- In re Pers.

52006–2014
In Re Orange green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2018Restraint ofOrange, 152 Wn.2d 795, 814 , 100 P.3d 291 (2004))). '"[Wjhere appellate counsel fails to raise a public trial right claim, where prejudice would have been presumed on direct review, a petitioner is entitled to relief on collateral review.'" Id.(emphasis added)(alteration in original)(quoting Morrw, 176 Wn.2d at 161 ("reaffirm[ing] Orange'^)).

2018Restraint of Orange , 152 Wash.2d 795 , 801-02, 100 P.3d 291 (2004) (entire voir dire process closed to the public); State v. Bone-Club, 128 Wash.2d 254 , 256-57, 906 P.2d 325 (1995) (pretrial suppression hearing closed). ¶54 This distinction matters to the public trial right analysis.

42015–2018
State v. Brightman green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2015State v. Brightman, 155 Wn.2d 506, 514 , 122 P.3d 150 (2005).

2015State v. Brightman, 155 Wn.2d 506, 514 , 122 P.3d 150 (2005).

42013–2015
State v. Momah green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2015The petition was stayed pending decisions in State v. Strode, 167 Wn.2d 222 , 217 P.3d 310 (2009), and State v. Momah, 167 Wn.2d 140 , 217 P.3d 321 (2009).

2010Similarly, our Supreme Court observed in Strode that it "`has never found a public trial right violation to be [trivial or] de minimis.'" 167 Wash.2d at 230 , 217 P.3d 310 (alterations in original) (quoting Easterling, 157 Wash.2d at 180 , 137 P.3d 825 ).

42010–2015
State v. Strode green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2010Similarly, our Supreme Court observed in Strode that it "`has never found a public trial right violation to be [trivial or] de minimis.'" 167 Wash.2d at 230, 217 P.3d 310 (alteration in original) (quoting Easterling, 157 Wash.2d at 180 , 137 P.3d 825 ); see also Presley, 130 S.Ct. at 724-25 (holding that it is the trial court's obligation to take every reasonable measure to accommodate public attendance at criminal trials, and absent that court's consideration of alternatives to closure, it could not constitutionally close voir dire). ¶ 21 As we held in Paumier, " Presley, applying the federal

2010Similarly, our Supreme Court observed in Strode that it "`has never found a public trial right violation to be [trivial or] de minimis.'" 167 Wash.2d at 230 , 217 P.3d 310 (alterations in original) (quoting Easterling, 157 Wash.2d at 180 , 137 P.3d 825 ).

42010–2015
State v. Easterling green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2010Similarly, our Supreme Court observed in Strode that it "`has never found a public trial right violation to be [trivial or] de minimis.'" 167 Wash.2d at 230, 217 P.3d 310 (alteration in original) (quoting Easterling, 157 Wash.2d at 180 , 137 P.3d 825 ); see also Presley, 130 S.Ct. at 724-25 (holding that it is the trial court's obligation to take every reasonable measure to accommodate public attendance at criminal trials, and absent that court's consideration of alternatives to closure, it could not constitutionally close voir dire). ¶ 21 As we held in Paumier, " Presley, applying the federal

2010Similarly, our Supreme Court observed in Strode that it "`has never found a public trial right violation to be [trivial or] de minimis.'" 167 Wash.2d at 230 , 217 P.3d 310 (alterations in original) (quoting Easterling, 157 Wash.2d at 180 , 137 P.3d 825 ).

42009–2011
State v. Momah green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2015The petition was stayed pending decisions in State v. Strode, 167 Wn.2d 222 , 217 P.3d 310 (2009), and State v. Momah, 167 Wn.2d 140 , 217 P.3d 321 (2009).

2014Similar to the defendant in State v. Momah, 167 Wn.2d 140, 156 , 217 P.3d 321 (2009), Sykes here affirmatively accepted the closure, actively participated in it, and sought benefit from it.

32014–2015
State of Washington v. Patrick Wayne Karas neutral
washctapp · 2018
2 sentences

2024App. 2d 610 , 617, 431 P.3d 1006 (2018).

2019App. 2d 610, 617, 431 P.3d 1006 (2018).

22019–2024
State v. Shearer green
wash · 2014
2 sentences

2018State v. Shearer, 181 Wn.2d 564, 569-71 , 334 P.3d 1078 (2014).

2018State v. Shearer, 181 Wn.2d 564, 569-71 , 334 P.3d 1078 (2014).

22018–2018
State v. Gomez green
wash · 2015
2 sentences

2015Our Supreme Court in Smith, 181 Wn.2d at 513 , and State v. Gomez, 183 Wn.2d 29, 33 , 347 P.3d 876 (2015), stated that the first step in the analysis of a public trial right claim is determining whether the proceedings implicate the public trial right, and the second step in that analysis is assessing whether the trial court closed the proceedings.

2015Our Supreme Court in Smith, 181 Wn.2d at 513 , and State v. Gomez, 183 Wn.2d 29, 33 , 347 P.3d 876 (2015), stated that the first step in the analysis of a public trial right claim is determining whether the proceedings implicate the public trial right, and the second step in that analysis is assessing whether the trial court closed the proceedings.

22015–2016
State v. Brightman green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2015State v. Brightman, 155 Wn.2d 506, 514 , 122 P.3d 150 (2005).

2015State v. Brightman, 155 Wn.2d 506, 514 , 122 P.3d 150 (2005).

22015–2015
State v. Strode green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2015The petition was stayed pending decisions in State v. Strode, 167 Wn.2d 222 , 217 P.3d 310 (2009), and State v. Momah, 167 Wn.2d 140 , 217 P.3d 321 (2009).

2011Strode, 167 Wash.2d at 230 , 217 P.3d 310 (quoting Easterling, 157 Wash.2d at 180 , 137 P.3d 825 ). [41] Halgren, 156 Wash.2d at 807-08 , 132 P.3d 714 ("a defendant in [SVP] proceedings is entitled to due process protections that include a unanimous jury verdict") (citing Young, 122 Wash.2d at 48 , 857 P.2d 989 ). [42] See RCW 71.09.060(1).

22011–2015
In re the Personal Restraint of Erhart neutral
wash · 2015
2 sentences

2015Mr. Mines argues Morris is significant because it refines and reaffirms Orange, 152 Wn.2d 795 , which holds prejudice is presumed and a petitioner is entitled to relief on collateral review when appellate counsel fails to raise a public trial right violation. ¶21 Recently, the Washington Supreme Court in In re Personal Restraint of Erhart, 183 Wn.2d 144 , 351 P.3d 137 (2015), addressed what constitutes a significant change in the law.

2015Mr. Mines argues Morris is significant because it refines and reaffirms Orange, 152 Wn.2d 795 , which holds prejudice is presumed and a petitioner is entitled to relief on collateral review when appellate counsel fails to raise a public trial right violation. ¶21 Recently, the Washington Supreme Court in In re Personal Restraint of Erhart, 183 Wn.2d 144 , 351 P.3d 137 (2015), addressed what constitutes a significant change in the law.

22015–2015
State v. Love green
washctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2015Division Three of this court in State v. Love held that the exercise of for cause juror . challenges during a sidebar conference did not violate the defendant' s public trial right. 176 Wn. 911 , 919, 309 P. 3d 1209 ( 2013), in part, 340 P. 3d 228 ( 2015).

2014In State v. Love, 176 Wn.

22014–2015
Olson v. Haas green
washctapp · 1986
22014–2014
Mills v. Western Washington University green
wash · 2011
2 sentences

2014I disagree and therefore dissent; but I would further hold that under the circumstances of this case the invited error doctrine bars the defendant from asserting a public trial right violation under article I, section 10. 1 Discussion Article I, section 10 of the Washington Constitution provides, "Justice in all cases shall be administered openly, and without unnecessary delay." "We have recognized that, 'by its terms,' article I, section 10 'is not limited to trials but includes all judicial proceedings."' Mills v. W Wash. Univ., 170 Wn.2d 903, 913-14 , 246 P.3d 1254 (2011) 1 This court will

2014Wash. Univ., 170 Wn.2d 903, 913-14 , 246 P.3d 1254 (2011) (emphasis added) (quoting Federated Publ’ns, Inc. v. Kurtz, 94 Wn.2d 51, 60 , 615 P.2d 440 (1980)). ¶27 During the drug court staffings at issue here, a superior court judge presides over these scheduled proceedings, during which allegations and evidence of a defendant’s treatment compliance, criminal law violations, and behavior are routinely presented and discussed.

22014–2014
United States v. Harold Judson green
ca9 · 1963
2 sentences

2014It cites United States v. Judson, 322 F.2d 460 (9th Cir. 1963) and Olson v. Haas, 43 Wn.

2014It cites United States v. Judson. 322 F.2d 460 (9th Cir. 1963) and Olson v. Haas. 43 Wn.

22014–2014
Mills v. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY green
wash · 2011
22014–2014
State v. Berg green
washctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2014State v. Berg, 177 Wn.

2014State v. Berg, 177 Wn.

22014–2014
People v. Jones green
ny · 1979
22014–2014
Neder v. United States green
scotus · 1999
22006–2006
State v. Dhaliwal green
wash · 2003
12019–2019
State v. Pirtle green
wash · 1995
12019–2019
State v. Pirtle green
wash · 1995
12019–2019
State v. Dhaliwal green
wash · 2003
12019–2019
State v. Russell green
wash · 1994
12019–2019
In re the Personal Restraint of Bonds green
wash · 2008
12017–2017
State v. Love green
wash · 2015
12016–2016
In re the Personal Restraint of Coats green
wash · 2011
12016–2016
In re the Personal Restraint of Speight green
wash · 2014
12015–2015
State v. Koss green
wash · 2014
12015–2015
State v. Wilson green
washctapp · 2013
12015–2015
Federated Publications, Inc. v. Kurtz green
wash · 1980
12014–2014
State v. Halverson green
washctapp · 2013
12014–2014
Matter of Personal Restraint of Young red
wash · 1993
12011–2011
In re the Detention of Halgren green
wash · 2006
12011–2011
In Re Detention of Halgren green
wash · 2006
12011–2011

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (11) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.73.090 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.73.100 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.030 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.021 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.56.190 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.401 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.570 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.56.210 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

WA 73 (2006–2025) MD 5 (2017–2023) MA 4 (2010–2018)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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