Can the child who is the subject of the proceeding be present in court?
If the child is 12 or over, he or she is entitled to be present in court unless the court feels it is better that the child not be present. A child who is under 12 is not entitled to be present in court unless the court feels that the child will understand the proceeding and will not suffer emotional harm by being present.
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