Can a judge exclude observers from jury selection due to limited courtroom space?

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This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including Jennifer Jo Stricker v. The State of Texas. Limited seating or a crowded gallery is not a valid legal reason to exclude public spectators from a jury trial; doing so without specific constitutional findings creates a 'structural error' that can automatically void your entire case on appeal regardless of the evidence.

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Can a judge exclude observers from jury selection due to limited courtroom space?