Rule 400. Hearings [Effective until Jan. 5, 2026]

All Protection from Abuse hearings and trials shall be conducted publicly unless in the Court's discretion there is sufficient reason to close the hearing. History. Adopted, effective Sept. 11, 2007. Rule 400. Hearings [Effective Jan. 5, 2026]. Except as provided in Rule 405(a), all Protection from Abuse hearings and trials shall be conducted publicly unless in the Court's discretion there is sufficient reason to close the hearing. History. Adopted, effective Sept. 11, 2007; amended effective Jan. 5, 2026.