Although a Judge May Have Difficulty Closing a Pretrial Hearing

question 12

True/False

Although a judge may have difficulty closing a pretrial hearing today,most courts have ruled that a trial judge may deny access to documents filed in connection with the hearing.

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Definitions:

Appellate Courts

Courts that review and make rulings on appeals from lower court decisions, primarily focusing on issues of law rather than fact.

Questions of Law

Issues concerning the interpretation or application of laws, typically decided by a judge rather than a jury.

Questions of Fact

Issues regarding the actual events or circumstances of a case that are determined by a jury or judge in a trial.

State Court's Jurisdiction

The scope of authority a state court has to hear and decide cases within a particular geographic area and legal matters.