Protection Against Domestic Violence Act

28. Persons who may be present during proceedings.

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

(1)No person shall be present during the hearing of any proceeding under this Act except—

(a)an officer of the court;

(b)parties to the proceedings and their advocates, if any;

(c)a representative, if any;

(d)witnesses; and

(e)any other person whom the court permits to be present.

(2)A witness shall leave the courtroom if so directed by the court.

(3)Nothing in this section shall limit any other power of the court to hear proceedings in private or to exclude any person from the court.