Alabama Constitution Section 169 Exclusion of persons from courtroom in cases of rape and assault with intent to ravish
Here is the text of Section 169 of the Alabama Constitution:
Section 169 – Exclusion of persons from courtroom in cases of rape and assault with intent to ravish.
In all cases of rape and assault with intent to ravish, the court may, in its discretion, exclude from the courtroom all persons except such as may be necessary in the conduct of the trial.
Key Points:
Applies To: Cases involving rape and assault with intent to ravish.
Court Discretion: The judge has discretion to decide whether to exclude the public from the courtroom.
Who May Remain: Only those individuals necessary for the conduct of the trial (e.g., legal counsel, court staff, defendant, witnesses, etc.) may be permitted inside.
Purpose: This provision is meant to protect the privacy and dignity of victims, reduce trauma, and help ensure a fair trial.
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