<h1>Public Gallery </h1> Courts are public places and what happens there is a matter of public record. Therefore the public gallery is open to anyone who wants to watch a trial. This often includes the family and friends of those involved in the case. <div style="padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:0px; padding-right:0px;">  <a href="javascript:backButton()" class="orangelink">Back</a> </div>