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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

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.

red on FLSD Docket 07/15/200 U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 South Australian Ave., Suite 400 West Palm (leach. FL 33401 (56!) 8204711 Facsimile, (SW 820-8777 August I I, 2006 D F; VI! CIF IN %/LAMM j,.. Mi Re: Crime Victims' and Witnessa:Righis

the news media, the Post has a right to intervene in criminal proceedings for the limited purpose of seeking access to proceedings and records. See Barron v. Florida Freedom Newspapers. Inc., 531 So. 2d 113, 118 (Fla. 1988) (news media have standing to challenge any closure order); Miami Herald Publ'a

ing its Motion to Intervene and Petition for Access before the Honorable Jeffrey Colbath, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Hwy., Room 11F, West Palm Beach on June 10, 2009 at 10:40 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard. Time reserved: 10 Minutes THOMAS, LOCICERO & BRALOW PL Anna K

the news media, the Post has a right to intervene in criminal proceedings for the limited purpose of seeking access to proceedings and records. See Barron v. Florida Freedom Newspapers. Inc„ 531 So. 2d 113, 118 (Fla. 1988) (news media have standing to challenge any closure order); Miami Herald Publ'g

ing its Motion to Intervene and Petition for Access before the Honorable Jeffrey Colbath, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Hwy., Room 11F, West Palm Beach on June 10, 2009 at 10:40 a.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard. Time reserved: 10 Minutes THOMAS, LOCICERO & BRALOW PL atm K.

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

n FLSD Docket 07/15/200 %ay U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Southern District of Florida 500 Sough Australian Arc.. Suite 400 West Palm !leach. Ft 53401 (5611820.87 I Facsimile August 11, 2006 Re: Crime Vicijins' and Witnesses' Ruth's Dear Miss a Pursuant to the Justice for All

.D. Va. 2007) 23 United States I Kooistra, 796 F.3d 1390 (11th Cir. 1986) 9 State Cases Anderson I E.T„ 862 So. 2d 839 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003) 8 Barron I Florida Freedom Newspapers. Inc., 631 So. 2d 113 (Fla. 1988) 10 Combs I State, 436 So. 2d 93 (Fla. 1983) 8 Doe I Museum of Science and History

rdens. FL 33410 Phone: Fax: Counsel for non-party intervener, Florida Bar No. STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE--WEST PALM BEACH 401 North Dixie Highway West Palm ch FL 33401 Phon • Fax: Counsel for respondent, State of Florida Florida Bar No. U.S. Attorney's Office--Southern District 500 South Australia