State v. Barrett

Citations

• 2025 ND 186

Syllabus

A jury's question or request to view evidence during deliberations shall take place in open court, unless the defendant agrees otherwise. For a closure of the courtroom to comply with the constitution, the district court must make correct and adequate findings on the closure. A violation of the constitutional right to a public trial can seriously affect the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings, warranting reversal.