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House approves pilot to open certain juvenile court hearings, with judicial safeguards
Summary
Lawmakers passed House Bill 222 to pilot a shift in the presumption of openness for some juvenile court hearings; supporters said it improves transparency and parental access while opponents warned it could expose victims and stigmatize children.
The Utah House voted to pass House Bill 222, a pilot program changing the presumption of openness for certain juvenile court hearings while giving judges discretion to close proceedings when a child's best interest or justice requires it. Representative Curtis, sponsor of the measure, said the pilot gives the Judicial Council authority…
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