We hold that voir dire must be conducted in open proceedings unless there is an overriding interest supported by adequate findings that closure is necessary to preserve that interest. A court must also consider alternatives to closure which might harmonize the rights of the public and the defendant before any narrowly tailored order for closure is made.
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