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title: O.C.G.A. § 19-7-53. Confidentiality of hearings.
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# O.C.G.A. § 19-7-53. Confidentiality of hearings.

Upon motion of any party, any hearing or trial held under this article may be held in closed court without the admittance of any person other than those necessary to the action or proceeding.

## History

Code 1933, § 74-314, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1374, § 1.

## Cross References

Exclusion of public from courtroom in civil trials generally, § 9-10-3.