{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"9307","citation":"Fam. Code, § 9307","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 3. ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS [9300. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [9300. - 9307.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A hearing with regard to adoption under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/9320\">9320</a>) or termination of a parent and child relationship under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/9340\">9340</a>) may, in the discretion of the court, be open and public.</p>","text":"A hearing with regard to adoption under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 9320) or termination of a parent and child relationship under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 9340) may, in the discretion of the court, be open and public.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-9307","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}