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orum in which to disclose these facts. *4 Although there is no case directly on this point, the present question comes fully within the holding of Barron, which thoroughly considered the com- petition between the people's interest in public courts and the personal interest in private facts. In effect

lic identification. However, Barron teaches that this is the wrong question because it overlooks the higher purpose of openness in the courts. In Barron, a case involving privacy concerns inher- ent in a divorce case, the court strongly reaffirmed the presumption that Florida civil courts are open.

ong presumption in favor of public ac- cess to such matters." Sentinel Communications Co. I. Watson, 615 So.2d 768, 770 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993) (citing Barron'. Florida Freedom Newspapers, Mc., 531 So.2d 113 (Fla.1988)). This presumption rests on the most fundamental values of American government. (ID 2

ttorneys of record. The contents of adoption and surrogacy files shall not be made available to any person absent a court order. DONE AND SIGNED in Chambers in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida day of September, 2008. supersedes admin. order 2.03210/06 3 EFTA00183641 EFTA00183642 IN THE

orum in which to disclose these facts. •4 Although there is no case directly on this point, the present question comes fully within the holding of Barron, which thoroughly considered the com- petition between the people's interest in public courts and the personal interest in private facts. In effect

rong presumption in favor of public ac- cess to such matters." Sentinel Communications Co. I Watson, 615 So.2d 768, 770 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993) (citing Barron I Florida Freedom Newspapers, Inc., 531 So.2d 113 (Fla.1988)). This presumption rests on the most fundamental values of American government. O200

lic identification. However, Barron teaches that this is the wrong question because it overlooks the higher purpose of openness in the courts. In Barron, a case involving privacy concerns inher- ent in a divorce case, the court strongly reaffirmed the presumption that Florida civil courts are open.

ttorneys of record. The contents of adoption and surrogacy files shall not be made available to any person absent a court order. DONE AND SIGNED in Chambers in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida this day of September, 2008. supersedes admin. order 2.032 10/06 Kathleen J. oll Chief Jud 3 EF

NEDERLANDER,JAMES RAPAPORT,PETER BARRON,LISBETH R MCCANN,DENISE DAVIDSON,GO

FOX,YOLANDA JOHNSON,MARGARET CHAMBERS,JACK TOWN OF PALM BEACH ALEXANDER,L

otion for closure arc the facts inherent in the plaintiffs' case. Neverthe- less, plaintiffs argue their request implicates the competing interests Barron listed in item (a) deal- ing with public policy, item (e), dealing with pri- vacy of third party, and item (f), dealing with pri- vacy of a party. P

' fees, the Court retains jurisdiction to determine the award of attorneys' fees pursuant to section 119.12, Florida Statutes. DONE and ORDERED in Chambers at Tallahassee, Leon County, cpc Florida, this - day of September, 1991. Copies furnished to counsel of record 2 P. Kevin Davey Circuit Court