California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 2 - New Motor Vehicle Board
Article 1 - Administration
Section 551.20 - Conduct of Hearing; Protective Orders

(a) A motion seeking an order for closure or other protective order for all or part of a hearing, including a motion to seal designated portions of the record shall be made before the ALJ presiding at the hearing to which the order will apply. The motion may be made by separate writing or it may be made orally on the record. It may be made at the commencement of or during the course of the hearing but must be made as early as is practicable. In any case, the provisions of Government Code section 11425.20 shall be applicable.

(b) The motion shall clearly identify the relief sought and the facts, circumstances, legal authority, and shall include declarations or other evidence that support the motion.

(c) An oral or written opposition to the motion may be permitted in the discretion of the ALJ.

(d) The ALJ shall set forth on the record the facts, legal basis, and findings that support any protective order, order to seal parts of the record, or order to close all or part of the hearing to the public.