Section 7884 Of Article 6. Notice Of Proceeding And Attendance At Hearing From California Family Law Code >> Division 12. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 6.

. (a) Unless requested by the child concerning whom the petition has been filed and any parent or guardian present, the public shall not be admitted to a proceeding under this part.
  (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the judge may admit those persons the judge determines have a direct and legitimate interest in the particular case or in the work of the court.