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public trial claim in California

5 California opinions name it 2 courts 1945–2008 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Arnold Sherlock and Ronald Charleygreen
ca9 · 1989 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–2008
2 sentences

2008The federal court, rejecting the defendant’s public trial claim, observed that the closure of the courtroom lasted only ‘a short time,’ did not restrict the defendant, his family, witnesses, or even the previously admitted courtroom spectators, and ‘was entirely too trivial to amount to a constitutional deprivation.’ (Ibid.; see also U.S. v. *554 Sherlock (9th Cir. 1989) 865 F.2d 1069, 1076-1077 [applying less exacting ‘substantial reason’ standard for determining propriety of partial exclusion of public from courtroom]; Davis v. Reynolds (10th Cir. 1989) 890 F.2d 1105, 1109-1110 , and cases c

2006The federal court, rejecting the defendant’s public trial claim, observed that the closure of the courtroom lasted only ‘a short time,’ did not restrict the defendant, his family, witnesses, or even the previously admitted courtroom spectators, and ‘was entirely too trivial to amount to a constitutional deprivation.’ (Ibid.; see also U. S. v. Sherlock (9th Cir. 1989) 865 F.2d 1069,1076-1077 [applying less exacting ‘substantial reason’ standard for determining propriety of partial exclusion of public from courtroom]; Davis v. Reynolds (10th Cir. 1989) 890 F.2d 1105, 1109-1110 , and cases cited

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United States of America Ex Rel. Robert W. Lloyd v. Leon J. Vincent, Superintendent, Green Haven Correctional Facility,respondent-Appellantgreen
ca2 · 1975 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–2008
2 sentences

2008Lloyd v. Vincent (2d Cir. 1975) 520 F.2d 1272 , 1274—1275 [temporary exclusion of public did not ‘seriously deprive’ defendant of his public trial right]; State v. Shaw (Tenn.Crim.App. . . . 1981) 619 S.W.2d 546, 548 [temporary closure of courtroom doors during closing arguments to avoid interruptions held not violative of public trial guarantee].)” (Woodward, supra, 4 Cal.4th at p. 384.)

2006Lloyd v. Vincent (2d Cir. 1975) 520 F.2d 1272, 1274-1275 [temporary exclusion of public did not ‘seriously deprive’ defendant of his public trial right]; State v. Shaw (Tenn.Crim.App. [] 1981) 619 S.W.2d 546, 548 [temporary closure of courtroom doors during closing arguments to avoid interruptions held not violative of public trial guarantee].)” (Woodward, supra, 4 Cal.4th at p. 384.)

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State v. Shawgreen
tenncrimapp · 1981 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2008
2 sentences

2008Lloyd v. Vincent (2d Cir. 1975) 520 F.2d 1272 , 1274—1275 [temporary exclusion of public did not ‘seriously deprive’ defendant of his public trial right]; State v. Shaw (Tenn.Crim.App. . . . 1981) 619 S.W.2d 546, 548 [temporary closure of courtroom doors during closing arguments to avoid interruptions held not violative of public trial guarantee].)” (Woodward, supra, 4 Cal.4th at p. 384.)

2006Lloyd v. Vincent (2d Cir. 1975) 520 F.2d 1272, 1274-1275 [temporary exclusion of public did not ‘seriously deprive’ defendant of his public trial right]; State v. Shaw (Tenn.Crim.App. [] 1981) 619 S.W.2d 546, 548 [temporary closure of courtroom doors during closing arguments to avoid interruptions held not violative of public trial guarantee].)” (Woodward, supra, 4 Cal.4th at p. 384.)

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People v. Woodwardgreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2008
2 sentences

2008Lloyd v. Vincent (2d Cir. 1975) 520 F.2d 1272 , 1274—1275 [temporary exclusion of public did not ‘seriously deprive’ defendant of his public trial right]; State v. Shaw (Tenn.Crim.App. . . . 1981) 619 S.W.2d 546, 548 [temporary closure of courtroom doors during closing arguments to avoid interruptions held not violative of public trial guarantee].)” (Woodward, supra, 4 Cal.4th at p. 384.)

2006Lloyd v. Vincent (2d Cir. 1975) 520 F.2d 1272, 1274-1275 [temporary exclusion of public did not ‘seriously deprive’ defendant of his public trial right]; State v. Shaw (Tenn.Crim.App. [] 1981) 619 S.W.2d 546, 548 [temporary closure of courtroom doors during closing arguments to avoid interruptions held not violative of public trial guarantee].)” (Woodward, supra, 4 Cal.4th at p. 384.)

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Brian W. v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980There are a number of instances where the courts have. . . upheld the exclusion of the public for limited periods of time.” (Id., p. 439 [61 L.Ed.2d p. 659].) Recently (July 2, 1980) the nation’s high court reiterated the rule of the transcendent nature of the right of one criminally accused to a fair trial, in this manner: “[H]ere for the first time the Court is asked to decide whether a criminal trial itself may be closed to the public upon the unopposed request of a defendant, without any demonstration that closure is required to protect the defendant’s superior right to a fair trial, or th

1980There are a number of instances where the courts have. . . upheld the exclusion of the public for limited periods of time.” (Id., p. 439 [61 L.Ed.2d p. 659].) Recently (July 2, 1980) the nation’s high court reiterated the rule of the transcendent nature of the right of one criminally accused to a fair trial, in this manner: “[H]ere for the first time the Court is asked to decide whether a criminal trial itself may be closed to the public upon the unopposed request of a defendant, without any demonstration that closure is required to protect the defendant’s superior right to a fair trial, or th

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Richmond Newspapers, Inc. v. Virginiagreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980There are a number of instances where the courts have. . . upheld the exclusion of the public for limited periods of time.” (Id., p. 439 [61 L.Ed.2d p. 659].) Recently (July 2, 1980) the nation’s high court reiterated the rule of the transcendent nature of the right of one criminally accused to a fair trial, in this manner: “[H]ere for the first time the Court is asked to decide whether a criminal trial itself may be closed to the public upon the unopposed request of a defendant, without any demonstration that closure is required to protect the defendant’s superior right to a fair trial, or th

1980There are a number of instances where the courts have. . . upheld the exclusion of the public for limited periods of time.” (Id., p. 439 [61 L.Ed.2d p. 659].) Recently (July 2, 1980) the nation’s high court reiterated the rule of the transcendent nature of the right of one criminally accused to a fair trial, in this manner: “[H]ere for the first time the Court is asked to decide whether a criminal trial itself may be closed to the public upon the unopposed request of a defendant, without any demonstration that closure is required to protect the defendant’s superior right to a fair trial, or th

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Douglas v. Wainwright green
ca11 · 1984
2 sentences

2008The federal court, rejecting the defendant’s public trial claim, observed that the closure of the courtroom lasted only ‘a short time,’ did not restrict the defendant, his family, witnesses, or even the previously admitted courtroom spectators, and ‘was entirely too trivial to amount to a constitutional deprivation.’ (Ibid.; see also U.S. v. *554 Sherlock (9th Cir. 1989) 865 F.2d 1069, 1076-1077 [applying less exacting ‘substantial reason’ standard for determining propriety of partial exclusion of public from courtroom]; Davis v. Reynolds (10th Cir. 1989) 890 F.2d 1105, 1109-1110 , and cases c

2006The federal court, rejecting the defendant’s public trial claim, observed that the closure of the courtroom lasted only ‘a short time,’ did not restrict the defendant, his family, witnesses, or even the previously admitted courtroom spectators, and ‘was entirely too trivial to amount to a constitutional deprivation.’ (Ibid.; see also U. S. v. Sherlock (9th Cir. 1989) 865 F.2d 1069,1076-1077 [applying less exacting ‘substantial reason’ standard for determining propriety of partial exclusion of public from courtroom]; Davis v. Reynolds (10th Cir. 1989) 890 F.2d 1105, 1109-1110 , and cases cited

31992–2008
Clark Davis v. Dan M. Reynolds, Warden and Robert H. Henry, Attorney General green
ca10 · 1989
2 sentences

2008The federal court, rejecting the defendant’s public trial claim, observed that the closure of the courtroom lasted only ‘a short time,’ did not restrict the defendant, his family, witnesses, or even the previously admitted courtroom spectators, and ‘was entirely too trivial to amount to a constitutional deprivation.’ (Ibid.; see also U.S. v. *554 Sherlock (9th Cir. 1989) 865 F.2d 1069, 1076-1077 [applying less exacting ‘substantial reason’ standard for determining propriety of partial exclusion of public from courtroom]; Davis v. Reynolds (10th Cir. 1989) 890 F.2d 1105, 1109-1110 , and cases c

2006The federal court, rejecting the defendant’s public trial claim, observed that the closure of the courtroom lasted only ‘a short time,’ did not restrict the defendant, his family, witnesses, or even the previously admitted courtroom spectators, and ‘was entirely too trivial to amount to a constitutional deprivation.’ (Ibid.; see also U. S. v. Sherlock (9th Cir. 1989) 865 F.2d 1069,1076-1077 [applying less exacting ‘substantial reason’ standard for determining propriety of partial exclusion of public from courtroom]; Davis v. Reynolds (10th Cir. 1989) 890 F.2d 1105, 1109-1110 , and cases cited

31992–2008
Clyde Snyder v. Ira M. Coiner, Warden, West Virginia State Penitentiary green
ca4 · 1975
1 sentence

1992The federal court, rejecting the defendant's public trial claim, observed that the closure of the courtroom lasted only "a short time," did not restrict the defendant, his family, witnesses, or even the previously admitted courtroom spectators, and "was entirely too trivial to amount to a constitutional deprivation." ( Ibid. ; see also U.S. v. Sherlock (9th Cir.1989) 865 F.2d 1069, 1076-1077 [applying less exacting "substantial reason" standard for determining propriety of partial exclusion of public from courtroom]; Davis v. Reynolds (10th Cir.1989) 890 F.2d 1105, 1109-1110 , and cases cited

11992–1992
Rosato v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1975
2 sentences

1980There are a number of instances where the courts have ... upheld the exclusion of the public for limited periods of time." ( Id., p. 439 [61 L.Ed.2d p. 659].) Recently (July 2, 1980) the nation's high court reiterated the rule of the transcendent nature of the right of one criminally accused to a fair trial, in this manner: "[H]ere for the first time the Court is asked to decide whether a criminal trial itself may be closed to the public upon the unopposed request of a defendant, without any demonstration that closure is required to protect the defendant's superior right to a fair trial, or th

1980There are a number of instances where the courts have. . . upheld the exclusion of the public for limited periods of time.” (Id., p. 439 [61 L.Ed.2d p. 659].) Recently (July 2, 1980) the nation’s high court reiterated the rule of the transcendent nature of the right of one criminally accused to a fair trial, in this manner: “[H]ere for the first time the Court is asked to decide whether a criminal trial itself may be closed to the public upon the unopposed request of a defendant, without any demonstration that closure is required to protect the defendant’s superior right to a fair trial, or th

11980–1980
People v. Sirhan green
cal · 1972
2 sentences

1980There are a number of instances where the courts have ... upheld the exclusion of the public for limited periods of time." ( Id., p. 439 [61 L.Ed.2d p. 659].) Recently (July 2, 1980) the nation's high court reiterated the rule of the transcendent nature of the right of one criminally accused to a fair trial, in this manner: "[H]ere for the first time the Court is asked to decide whether a criminal trial itself may be closed to the public upon the unopposed request of a defendant, without any demonstration that closure is required to protect the defendant's superior right to a fair trial, or th

1980There are a number of instances where the courts have. . . upheld the exclusion of the public for limited periods of time.” (Id., p. 439 [61 L.Ed.2d p. 659].) Recently (July 2, 1980) the nation’s high court reiterated the rule of the transcendent nature of the right of one criminally accused to a fair trial, in this manner: “[H]ere for the first time the Court is asked to decide whether a criminal trial itself may be closed to the public upon the unopposed request of a defendant, without any demonstration that closure is required to protect the defendant’s superior right to a fair trial, or th

11980–1980
Swars v. Council of the City of Vallejo green
calctapp · 1944
2 sentences

1945(Steen v. Board of Civil Service Commrs., 26 Cal.2d 716 [160 P.2d 816]; Swars v. Council of the City of Vallejo, 64 Cal.App.2d 858 [ 149 P.2d 397 ] ; Walker v. San Gabriel, 20 Cal.2d 879 *766 129 P.2d 349 , 142 A.L.R. 1383 ].) In the present proceeding, due process would not require a public hearing or trial unless the accused requested a hearing by filing an answer in which event the ordinance automatically provides for a “public hearing.” (§9.) The right to a public trial or hearing is a right which is personal to the accused.

1945(Steen v. Board of Civil Service Commrs., 26 Cal.2d 716 [160 P.2d 816]; Swars v. Council of the City of Vallejo, 64 Cal.App.2d 858 [ 149 P.2d 397 ] ; Walker v. San Gabriel, 20 Cal.2d 879 *766 129 P.2d 349 , 142 A.L.R. 1383 ].) In the present proceeding, due process would not require a public hearing or trial unless the accused requested a hearing by filing an answer in which event the ordinance automatically provides for a “public hearing.” (§9.) The right to a public trial or hearing is a right which is personal to the accused.

11945–1945
Walker v. City of San Gabriel green
cal · 1942
2 sentences

1945(Steen v. Board of Civil Service Commrs., 26 Cal.2d 716 [160 P.2d 816]; Swars v. Council of the City of Vallejo, 64 Cal.App.2d 858 [ 149 P.2d 397 ] ; Walker v. San Gabriel, 20 Cal.2d 879 *766 129 P.2d 349 , 142 A.L.R. 1383 ].) In the present proceeding, due process would not require a public hearing or trial unless the accused requested a hearing by filing an answer in which event the ordinance automatically provides for a “public hearing.” (§9.) The right to a public trial or hearing is a right which is personal to the accused.

1945(Steen v. Board of Civil Service Commrs., 26 Cal.2d 716 [160 P.2d 816]; Swars v. Council of the City of Vallejo, 64 Cal.App.2d 858 [ 149 P.2d 397 ] ; Walker v. San Gabriel, 20 Cal.2d 879 *766 129 P.2d 349 , 142 A.L.R. 1383 ].) In the present proceeding, due process would not require a public hearing or trial unless the accused requested a hearing by filing an answer in which event the ordinance automatically provides for a “public hearing.” (§9.) The right to a public trial or hearing is a right which is personal to the accused.

11945–1945
Steen v. Board of Civil Service Commissioners green
cal · 1945
2 sentences

1945(Steen v. Board of Civil Service Commrs., 26 Cal.2d 716 [160 P.2d 816]; Swars v. Council of the City of Vallejo, 64 Cal.App.2d 858 [ 149 P.2d 397 ] ; Walker v. San Gabriel, 20 Cal.2d 879 *766 129 P.2d 349 , 142 A.L.R. 1383 ].) In the present proceeding, due process would not require a public hearing or trial unless the accused requested a hearing by filing an answer in which event the ordinance automatically provides for a “public hearing.” (§9.) The right to a public trial or hearing is a right which is personal to the accused.

1945(Steen v. Board of Civil Service Commrs., 26 Cal.2d 716 [160 P.2d 816]; Swars v. Council of the City of Vallejo, 64 Cal.App.2d 858 [ 149 P.2d 397 ] ; Walker v. San Gabriel, 20 Cal.2d 879 *766 129 P.2d 349 , 142 A.L.R. 1383 ].) In the present proceeding, due process would not require a public hearing or trial unless the accused requested a hearing by filing an answer in which event the ordinance automatically provides for a “public hearing.” (§9.) The right to a public trial or hearing is a right which is personal to the accused.

11945–1945

Where else courts name it

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