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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

lorida Freedom Newspapers, Mc., 531 So.2d 113 (Fla.1988)). This presumption rests on the most fundamental values of American government. (ID 2009 Thomson Reuters/West. No Claim to Orig. US Gov. Works. EFTA00183646 Not Reported in So.2d Not Reported in So.2d, 1994 WL 741009 (Fla.Cir.Ct.), 22 Media L. Rep. 2497

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.

Florida Freedom Newspapers, Inc., 531 So.2d 113 (Fla.1988)). This presumption rests on the most fundamental values of American government. O2009 Thomson Reuters/West. No Claim to Orig. US Gov. Works. EFTA00233795 Not Reported in So.2d Not Reported in So.2d, 1994 WL 741009 (Fla.Cir.Ct.), 22 Media L. Rep. 2497

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

he fact that the Jacksonville episode may not have been under investigation and that the gov- ernment may not have made specific inquiry about 2009 Thomson Reuters/West. No Claim to Orig. US Gov. Works. https://web2.westlaw.corn/print/printstream.aspx?sv=Split&prft=HTMLE&ifm=NotSet&mt... 6/8/2009 EFTA00182792 Pag

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

al sterilization of mentally handi- capped daughter). FN4. Fla.Stat. § 92.55 (Authorizing the court to permit or prohibit "the attendance (;) 2009 Thomson Reuters/West. No Claim to Orig. US Gov. Works. EFTA00183650 Not Reported in So.2d Not Reported in So.2d, 1994 WL 741009 (FIa.Cir.Ct.), 22 Media L. Rcp. 2497

mper: or me news a, the Post has a right to intervene in criminal , I i is fOr the hotbed punxise of seeking access to proceedings 04 records. gm Barron v • '2 1 • . • I : . • ! ' ' Florida Freedom Neivspatates? Inca 531 Sc. 2d 113,118 (Fla. 1!88Vners media have standing , L. i. : • . 1

rence to appellate court proceedings in the statutes pertaining to the responsibilities of guardians ad FN7. The Former Husband contends that 2009 Thomson Reuters/West. No Claim to Orig. US Gov. Works. http://web2.westlaw.com/print/printstream.aspx?prft—HTMLEAtifm=NotSet&destination=... 6/25/2009 EFTA00231333 76