(1) The court shall not stay the trial except in the following cases:
(a) where the minor's age cannot be ascertained;
(b) where it is deemed necessary to proceed to a further medical examination, medico
psychological or further inquiry;
(c) if it is deemed necessary to fix an observation period.
(2) Judgment shall be pronounced at a public hearing in the presence of the minor and may be
published provided that no mention be made of the minor's name or initials and that no
personal or family particu1ars be disclosed concerning him, under pain of the penalties
provided for in section 198 of the Penal Code.
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