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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Wisegreen2 sentences2016Citing 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 . | 3 | 9 |
Presley v. Georgiagreen2 sentences2010Similarly, 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 | 3 | 5 |
State v. Paumiergreen2 sentences2010Similarly, 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 | 3 | 3 |
State v. Easterlinggreen2 sentences2014Even 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. | 2 | 14 |
State v. Bone-Clubgreen2 sentences2019Ed. 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. | 2 | 6 |
State v. Sublettgreen2 sentences2016State 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). | 2 | 6 |
State v. Paumiergreen2 sentences2025See 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. | 2 | 4 |
State v. Smithgreen2 sentences2018State 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. | 2 | 4 |
Seattle Times Co. v. Ishikawagreen2 sentences2019Ed. 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 | 2 | 3 |
| State v. Paumiergreen | 2 | 2 |
In re the Personal Restraint of Coggingreen2 sentences2018Restraint 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. | 1 | 6 |
State v. Bone-Clubgreen2 sentences2019Ed. 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. | 1 | 4 |
| State v. Schiermangreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Lormorgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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In re the Personal Restraint of Morris
green
2 sentences2016Restraint 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. | 10 | 2014–2016 |
In re the Personal Restraint of Orange
green
2 sentences2018Restraint 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. | 7 | 2013–2018 |
Waller v. Georgia
green
2 sentences2014Waller 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. | 5 | 2006–2014 |
In Re Orange
green
2 sentences2018Restraint 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. | 4 | 2015–2018 |
State v. Brightman
green
2 sentences2015State 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). | 4 | 2013–2015 |
State v. Momah
green
2 sentences2015The 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 ). | 4 | 2010–2015 |
State v. Strode
green
2 sentences2010Similarly, 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 ). | 4 | 2010–2015 |
State v. Easterling
green
2 sentences2010Similarly, 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 ). | 4 | 2009–2011 |
State v. Momah
green
2 sentences2015The 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. | 3 | 2014–2015 |
State of Washington v. Patrick Wayne Karas
neutral
2 sentences2024App. 2d 610 , 617, 431 P.3d 1006 (2018). 2019App. 2d 610, 617, 431 P.3d 1006 (2018). | 2 | 2019–2024 |
State v. Shearer
green
2 sentences2018State 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). | 2 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Gomez
green
2 sentences2015Our 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. | 2 | 2015–2016 |
State v. Brightman
green
2 sentences2015State 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). | 2 | 2015–2015 |
State v. Strode
green
2 sentences2015The 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). | 2 | 2011–2015 |
In re the Personal Restraint of Erhart
neutral
2 sentences2015Mr. 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. | 2 | 2015–2015 |
State v. Love
green
2 sentences2015Division 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. | 2 | 2014–2015 |
| Olson v. Haas green | 2 | 2014–2014 |
Mills v. Western Washington University
green
2 sentences2014I 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. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
United States v. Harold Judson
green
2 sentences2014It 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. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
| Mills v. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY green | 2 | 2014–2014 |
State v. Berg
green
2 sentences2014State v. Berg, 177 Wn. 2014State v. Berg, 177 Wn. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
| People v. Jones green | 2 | 2014–2014 |
| Neder v. United States green | 2 | 2006–2006 |
| State v. Dhaliwal green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| State v. Pirtle green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| State v. Pirtle green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| State v. Dhaliwal green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| State v. Russell green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| In re the Personal Restraint of Bonds green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| State v. Love green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| In re the Personal Restraint of Coats green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| In re the Personal Restraint of Speight green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| State v. Koss green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| State v. Wilson green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Federated Publications, Inc. v. Kurtz green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| State v. Halverson green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Matter of Personal Restraint of Young red | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| In re the Detention of Halgren green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| In Re Detention of Halgren green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
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.
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.