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Committee on Access to Court Records seeks input February 2008 (32:2),
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Officials speak out in favor of putting court re cords online (Tallahassee) May 2006 (30:5) p. 3

Crist backs off on photo fight (Sarasota) February 2006 (30:2) p.2

Media win right to examine photographs (Tallahassee) January 2006 (30:1) p. 1

Dade judge issues gag order in trial of ex-FBI agent accused of murder (Miami) October 2005 (29:9) p. 3

County readies to wage battle against personal information in online records (Manatee) October 2005 (29:10) p. 2

Appeals court reverses trial court's decision to seal records in murder (Sarasota) August 2005 (29:8) p. 1

Court records panel delays release of final report (Tallahassee) August 2005 (29:8) p. 2

Appeals court ruling favors Key West publisher (Key West) May 2005 (29:5) p. 2

Committee ready to recommend electronic access to court records (Tallahassee) May 2005 (29:5) p. 1

Judge restricts access to photos of autopsy, scene (Daytona Beach) May 2005 (29:5) p. 2

Judge to hear suit in 2004 election records dispute (Manatee County) April 2005 (29:4) p. 3

Attorneys request Deltona records not be public (Daytona Beach) April 2005 (29:4) p. 1

Accutane files remain under seal in medical malpractice lawsuit (Tampa) April 2005 (29:4) p. 1

Journalist uncovers America's underground courts. March 2005 (29:3) Back Page

Media, citizens would benefit from electronic court records. Feb. 2005 (29:2) Back Page

U.S. Supreme Court won't consider Aisenberg's appeal for transcripts (Washington) Jan. 2005 (29:1) p. 2

Order causes clerks to take online records off Web sites (Annual FOI Report 2004) p. 4

Series on super-sealing wins 2004 Brechner Award (Annual FOI Report 2004) p. 3

Judicial group releases judge's financial records (Largo) Nov. 2004 (28:11) p. 1

Judge opens some discovery material about Brucia murder in Smith case (Sarasota) Nov. 2004 (28:11) p. 1

Judge refuses to seal deposition transcript (Broward County) Oct. 2004 (28:10) p. 2

Judge denies access to Smith records (Sarasota) Oct. 2004 (28:10) p. 1

Colorado Supreme Court upholds prior-restraint order, Breyer disagrees (Denver) Oct. 2004 (28:10) p. 1

Supreme Court rules Court of Appeals must reexamine Cheney task force case (Washington) Sept. 2004 (28:9) p. 2

Judge refuses to impose gag order, seal trial records. (Lee County) July 2004 (28:7) p. 3

Court ruling exempts nonprofit entity from Sunshine, Public Records law. (Baker County) June 2004 (28:6) p. 1

Judge orders release of Cheney files. (Washington) June 2004 (28:6) p. 1

Local judges can release DCF records. (Tallahassee) April 2004 (28:4), p. 1

Court overturns ruling, seals grand jury transcripts in Aisenberg trial. (Tampa) April 2004 (28:4), p. 2

Court grants Express access to social security numbers under new exemption. (Orange Park) April 2004 (28:4), p. 3

U.S. Supreme Court dismisses FOIA case. (Washington) March 2004 (28:3), p. 1

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Cheney case. (Washington) February 2004 (28:2), p. 1

Judge allows prosecutors to review records. (Palm Beach) February 2004 (28:2), p. 1

Court reviews records procedures. (Tallahassee) January 2004 (28:1), p. 1

Florida Supreme Court restricts electronic access to public records. (Miami) January 2004 (28:1), p. 3

Court refuses to hear Earnhardt appeal. (Tallahassee) August 2003 (27:8), p. 1

Supreme Court weighs question of city e-mails as public records. (Tallahassee) July 2003 (27:7), p. 3

Former Welaka town official guilty of violating Sunshine Law. (Welaka) July 2003 (27:7), p. 2

Judge rejects attempt to seal court records on disabled woman. (Orlando) July 2003 (27:7), p. 1

Aisenberg transcript remains sealed on appeal. (Tampa) June 2003 (27:6), p. 3

Judge seals records. (Panama City) June 2003 (27:6), p. 2

Ruling gives public more potential access to records. (New Jersey) June 2003 (27:6), p. 2

Circuit judge rules records are exempt (Leon County) May 2003 (27:5), p. 2

Judge delays release of Aisenberg records (Tampa) May 2003 (27:5), p.1

Judge rules suicide note is secret (Pinellas Park) April 2003 (27:4), p. 1

Court rules phone records are open (Tallahassee) March 2003 (27:3), p. 4

Circuit judge denies request to keep Alliance records secret (Tallahassee) March 2003 (27:3), p. 3

Court rules records in harassment case are public (Tampa) March 2003 (27:3), p. 1

Judge reverses warrant order (Punta Gorda) February 2003 (27:2), p. 1

Development records are private (Tampa) January 2003 (27:1), p. 2

Newspaper sues not-for-profit hospital bored (Baker County) January 2003 (27:1), p. 2

Judicial Watch files two records lawsuits (Miami) January 2003 (27:1), p. 2

Panel rules material released in error (Miami) January 2003 (27:1), p.2

One suit against Cheney dismissed; one goes forward (Washington) January 2003 (27:1), p. 1

Resident ordered to pay mayor’s attorney fees (Welaka) December 2002 (26:12), p. 2

FDLE charges former state employee in public records scheme (Tallahassee) December 2002 (26:12), p. 2

Agency allowed to release names (Tallahassee) November 2002 (26:11), p. 1

Judicial Watch files suit to see primary ballots (Miami) November 2002 (26:11), p. 2

Panel rules notes are not public (Tallahassee) October 2002 (26:10), p. 2

Court weighs taking photo case (Tallahassee) October 2002 (26:10), p. 1

Judge denies request for gag order (Bartow) October 2002 (26:10), p. 3

Judge stays order to release names of terrorist investigation detainees (Washington) September 2002 (26:9), p. 1

Arts organization requests ruling (Orlando) August 2002 (26:8) p 2

E-mail question may head to Supreme Court (Lakeland) August 2002 (26:8) p 2

Alligator loses Earnhardt appeal (Daytona Beach) August 2002 (26:8) p 1

Judge upholds Earnhardt Act in Broward challenge (Broward County) August 2002 (26:8) p 1

Grand jury wants change in philosophy, July 2002 (26:7) p 4B

Court hears Alligator appeal (Daytona Beach) July 2002 (26:7) p 2

Court approves release of blacked out phone records (Tallahassee) July 2002 (26:7) p 2

Federal courts try online record access (Washington) June 2002 (26:6) p 2

JQC fights judge’s attempt to make complaints public (Tampa) March 2002 (26:3) p 2

Newspaper, sheriff settle records lawsuit (Bunnell) January 2002 (26:1) p. 2

Judge orders 20 pages sealed in murder case (Tampa) January 2002 (26:1) p. 2

Paper appeals Earnhardt photo ruling (Daytona Beach) January 2002 (26:1) p. 2

Committee OKs bill to allow cameras in court (Washington) January 2002 p. 1

Court has chance to clarify access to judicial records (analysis by Jim McGuire) December 2001 (25:12), p. 4

Judge reviewing records in Tampa murder case (Tampa), December 2001 (25:12), p. 2

Judge orders records released in murder case (Tampa), December 2001 (25:12), p. 2

Court vacates order unsealing documents (Atlanta) November 2001, (25:11) p. 2

Lease agreement not public records, judge rules (Tampa), October 2001 (25:10), p. 2

Experts examine Harris' computers (Tallahassee), September 2001 (25:9), p. 1

Judge seals discovery material in murder trial, September 2001, (25:9) p. 2

Judge to review video of wild boar’s slaughter, August 2001, (25:8) p. 2

Appeals court won’t reverse e-mail ruling, August 2001, (25:8) p. 2

Judge rules absentee ballots are open, August 2001, (25:8) p. 2

Newspaper won’t have to pay opponent’s legal bills, August 2001, (25:8) p. 2

Judge refuses to dismiss records suit (Bunnell), August 2001 (25:8), p. 1

Photographs of mayor's wife released (Miami), July 2001 (25:7), p. 3

Records destroyed despite judge's order (Washington) July 2001 (25:7), p. 3

Judge rejects request to release e-mails, July 2001, (25:7) p. 2

Lawsuit over lottery 900-number settled, July 2001, (25:7) p. 2

Judge won't release full transcripts (Tampa) July 2001 (25:7), p. 3

Earnhardt photos to remain sealed (Daytona Beach) July 2001 (25:7), p. 1

Court: Exemption not retroactive, July 2001, (25:7) p. 1

Appeals court denies access to e-mails (Tampa), July 2001 (25:7), p. 1

Judge refuses request to monitor active case, June 2001, (25:6) p. 2

Appeals court reinstates Records Law conviction, June 2001, (25:6) p. 1

Judge refuses gag order in Gifford libel case, May 2001, (25:5) p. 2

Release of ballots delayed by lawsuit, April 2001, (25:4) p. 2

Tampa General ordered to release its records, April 2001, (25:4) p. 2

Federal judges to consider electronic records (Washington), April 2001 (25:4), p. 2

Judge orders votes sorted by hand, April 2001, (25:4) p. 2

Man changes plea to avoid Web site, March 2001, (25:3) p. 2

Police survey must be released to public, March 2001, (25:3) p. 1

Official ordered to separate votes, March 2001 (25:3) p. 1

Appeals court says export licenses still confidential, March 2001, (25:3) p. 1

Filmmakers use tape released through Public Records Law (Gainesville), March 2001 (25:3), p. 2

Open investigation prevents records release (Bartow), February 2001 (25:2), p. 2

Documents released in trial of accused spies (Miami), February 2001 (25:2), p. 2

Judge releases records in police probe (Jacksonville), February 2001 (25:2), p. 2

Judge rejects motion to seal documents (Tallahassee), February 2001 (25:2), p. 2

Tampa Tribune not held in contempt (Tampa), February 2001 (25:2), p. 2

Videos ruled obscene but are public record (Orlando), February 2001 (25:2), p. 2

Subpoenaed documents not exempt from disclosure, judge rules, February 2001 (25:2), p. 1

Judge says records law was violated, February 2001, (25:2) p. 1

IRS sues for record access in Miami, January 2001, (25:1) p. 3

Paper donates legal fees to library, January 2001, (25:1) p. 3

Interest groups sue to gain access to Reagan's papers (Washington), January 2001 (26:1), p.2

AG rules inactive criminal records open (Miami), January 2001 (25:1), p. 3

State grand jury recommends sealing accident records, November 2000, (24:11) p. 3

Sheriff must comply with law, November 2000, (24:11) p. 1

Bucs must pay for holding records, November 2000, (24:11) p. 1

Press access suit moved to federal court, November 2000, (24:11) p. 1

Filmmakers lose Delta Chi tape suit (Gainesville), November 2000 (24:11), p.3

Judge dismisses public record lawsuit, October 2000, (24:10) p. 3

Newspaper sues public defender’s office audit, September 2000, (24:9) p. 1

Newspapers win access to federal export records, September 2000, (24:9) p. 1

Charity hands over credit card records, August 2000, (24:8) p. 2

Judge throws out voter rolls access suit, June 2000, (24:6) p. 2

Judge recuses self in access lawsuit (Tampa), May 2000 (24:5), p. 1

Sheriff withholding records violated law (West Palm Beach), April 2000 (24:4), p. 2

Council settles lawsuit, but won’t cover mayor’s legal fees, April 2000, (24:4) p. 1

Outside legal fees public record, March 2000, (24:3) p. 2

Judge releases triple murder suspect files to media (Manatee County), March 2000 (24:3), p. 2

Bucs owner wants new ruling, March 2000, (24:3) p. 2

Adoptee allowed access to file, annuls adoption, March 2000, (24:3) p. 2

Judge releases triple murder suspect files to media, March 2000, (24:3) p. 2

Hospital must pay attorney fees, March 2000, (24:3) p. 1

Judge keeps murder records confidential (Bradenton), January 2000 (24:1), p. 2

Judge orders power company to disclose settlement terms, January 2000, (24:1) p. 2

Webb sues school board for legal fees, January 2000, (24:1) p. 1

Court imposes $250 fine for law violation, January 2000, (24:1) p. 1

Humane Society is subject to access laws, December 1999, (23:12) p. 2

Court orders release of child's records (Pinellas County), December 1999 (23:12), p. 2

Court denies public access to records of private attorneys, December 1999, (23:12) p. 2

Court affirms award in records laws, December 1999, (23:12) p. 1

Judge: TCH is subject to access laws, December 1999, (23:12) p. 1

Judge clears school board member of law violation, December 1999, (23:12) p, 1

Insurance company loses its battle to keep notes secret, November 1999, (23:11) p. 1

Mayor cleared of a records law violation, November 1999, (23:11) p. 1

Court says request has proper purpose, November 1999, (23:11) p. 1

Judge denies public access to recordings, November 1999, (23:11) p. 1

Man jailed for stalking his neighbor, October 1999, (23:10) p. 1

Judge says, e-mail address book is a public record, September 1999,
(23:9) p. 2

Opinion addresses public records copying fees, August 1999, (23:8) p. 3

Hospital records to remain closed to public, August 1999, (23:8) p. 3

Judge denies paper's request for records (Bartow), August 1999 (23:8), p. 3

Court rules CORE is subject to Public Records Law, August 1999, (23:8) p. 3

Court asked if e-mail address book is a public record, August 1999, (23:8) p. 1

Judge awards attorney’s fees in Public Records Law suit, August 1999, (23:8) p. 1

Judge awards fees in public records suit (Tallahassee) May 1999 (23:5) p. 1

Judge awards fees in public records suit (Tallahassee) May 1999 (23:5) p. 1

Appeals court: draft not public (Brooksville), Oct. 1998 (22:10), p. 2

Judge to review access to religious records (Tampa), September 1998 (22:9), p. 3

Possession does not determine custody (West Palm Beach), September 1998 (22:9), p. 1

Politicians request public records for campaigns (Tallahassee), September 1998 (22:9), p. 1

Judge bans activist from courthouse (Panama City), June 1998 (22:6), p. 2

Judge allows access to medical records (Dade City), May 1998 (22:5), p. 3

Judge orders child abuse records released (New Port Richey), April 1998 (22:4), p. 2

Judge cites privacy for denying records (Miami), February 1998 (22:2), p. 1

Judge orders release of school bus tape to TV station (Melbourne), January 1998 (22:1), p. 2

Anna Maria ordered to turn over records, November 1997 (21:11), p. 3

Judge orders child-abuse file opened after girl, 7, dies (Tampa), November 1997 (21:11), p. 3

Judge says agency can’t charge for electronic search, November 1997 (21:11), p. 1

Judge orders FAU to pay attorney’s fees in suit, October 1997 (21:10), p. 2

DCA: Pastor’s bank records can be examined (St. Petersburg), October 1997 (21:10), p. 2

DCA says Disney can deny access to security records (Daytona Beach), September 1997 (21:9), p. 1

Judge tells clerk to stop sending out juvenile records (Vero Beach), July 1997 (21:7), p. 3

26-day wait unreasonable, judge rules (Anna Maria), June 1997 (21:6), p. 3

Appeal court says denial unjustified (Lakeland), June 1997 (21:6), p. 3

Court unseals hearing transcripts (Tampa), June 1997 (21:6), p. 3

Judge leaves Prudential records under wraps (Tampa), June 1997 (21:6), p. 3

Judge says council’s records public (Miami), May 1997 (21:5), p. 3

Judge tells Port Richey to release petition or say why not, April 1997 (21:4), p. 3

DCA says official’s financial records open (Miami), April 1997 (21:4), p. 3

Judge releases youth’s juvenile court records (St. Petersburg), April 1997 (21:4), p. 1

Candidates should not be able to hide their pasts (analysis by Louis M. "Skip" Perez), February 1997 (21:2), p. 4

Court says sealing records doesn’t require test, February 1997 (21:2), p. 1

DCA reinstates records suit to settle fee issue (Lakeland), February 1997 (21:2), p. 2

Court unseals candidate’s divorce court file (Lakeland), January 1997 (21:1), p. 1

DCA exempts identities of HMOs in state Medicaid investigations, November 1996 (20:11), p. 2

Judge denies inmate’s DOC records request (Lakeland), October 1996 (20:10), p. 2

5th DCA says town must pay fees for records violation (Daytona Beach), September 1996 (20:9), p. 2

Federal judge rejects accord in Scientology records case (Tampa), September 1996 (20:9), p. 1

Court throws out charges against "rude" records seeker (Sebring), July 1996 (20:7), p. 3

DCA says judge erred in excluding media at hearing (Daytona Beach), June 1996 (21:6), p. 2

Court compels access to surveillance tape (Ft. Myers), June 1996 (20:6), p. 2

DCA seals redacted student conduct hearing orders, June 1996 (20:6), p. 1

Judge denies access to booking photo of cop (Sarasota), May 1996 (20:5), p. 2

Judge opens sealed murder files (Dade City), May 1996 (20:5), p. 1

Judge sticks with ruling and orders Walsh files released (Ft. Lauderdale), April 1996 (20:4), p. 2

DCA affirms discharge of records suit (Lakeland), March 1996 (20:3), p. 1

Judge orders review of Largo records (St. Petersburg), January 1996 (20:1), p. 2

Trail records not open (Bartow), December 1995 (19:12), p. 2

Court says disclosing ballot contents meets access dictates (Tampa), December 1995 (19:12), p. 2

Judge opens Haitian immigration records (Miami), November 1995 (19:11), p. 1

Appeals court overturns opening of grand jury records (West Palm Beach), November 1995 (19:11), p. 1

Judge rules legislative omission opens grand jury records (West Palm Beach), October 1995 (19:10), p. 2

Court does not seal public document (West Palm Beach), October 1995 (19:10), p. 1

Court rules on records, July 1995 (19:7), p. 1

Judge denies request to seal tobacco firm’s records (West Palm Beach), June 1995 (19:6), p. 1

Benlate release order to be reviewed (Lakeland), June 1995 (19:6), p. 1

High court opens judicial records, May 1995 (19:5), p. 1

Court orders release of hospital report (Ft. Myers), April 1995 (19:4), p. 1

Court tells film board to release records (Dade County), April 1995 (19:4), p. 1

8th Circuit seals paternity records (Gainesville), January 1995 (19:1), p. 1

Circuit court erases Jupiter attorney’s drug conviction (Ft. Pierce), December 1994 (18:12), p. 2

Court to decide whether to unseal product hazard information (analysis by Elizabeth Johnson), October 1994 (18:10), p. 6

Court rules councilman’s open records violations unintentional (Polk City), October 1994 (18:10), p. 1

Court unseals files of hunt for Gainesville serial killer, October 1994 (18:10), p. 1

Court clerk’s database not public record, court rules, September 1994 (18:9), p. 2

Court releases photographs in Rollings murder case (Gainesville), September 1994 (18:9), p. 2

Court opens evidence from previous trial (Miami), September 1994 (18:9), p. 1

Court refuses to seal records in tourist murder trial (Monticello), September 1994 (18:9), p. 1

Court rules HRS must adhere to records law, August 1994 (18:8), p. 2

Appeals court OKs fee payment (Ft. Lauderdale), July 1994 (18:7), p. 1

Court to clarify fees to clerks’ records, July 1994 (18:7), p. 1

Judge orders release of NAACP files (Leesburg), April 1994 (18:4), p. 2

Judge denies release of juvenile records, March 1994 (18:3), p. 3

Judge lifts confidentiality agreement sealing Benlate documents (Tallahassee), March 1994 (18:3), p. 2

Pinellas circuit judge orders release of EEOC documents, February 1994 (18:2), p. 1

High court denies review in two Florida access cases, December 1993 (17:11), p. 1

11th Circuit refuses to review decision on secret dockets, October 1993 (17:9), p. 1

Court grants standing to minors in records suit, October 1993 (17:9), p. 1

Judge opens files, seals names in student murder case (Gainesville), April 1993 (17:4), p. 3

Supreme Court allows delay in records release, April 1993 (17:4), p. 2

Judge may revoke order sealing Benlate documents (Wauchula), February 1993 (17:2), p. 3

Alachua judge delays release of last Rolling case files (Gainesville), January 1993 (17:1), p. 3

High court rules Willet’s client list public, December 1992 (16:12), p. 1

Justices limit state courts’ power to close records, December 1992 (16:12), p. 1

Judge denies request for murder investigation records (Jacksonville), November 1992 (16:11), p. 3

Judge releases some student murder files (Gainesville), November 1992 (16:11), p. 1

Supreme Court ponders new rule on court record access, October 1992 (16:10), p. 1

Retired judge sues Pinellas court clerk over records cost (Clearwater), September 1992 (16:9), p. 3

Judge rules photos taken by police not open to inspection (Orlando), September 1992 (16:9), p. 2

Court allows waiver of confidentiality (Miami), September 1992 (16:9), p. 2

Court denies access to affidavit in Key Bank investigation (Tampa), September 1992 (16:9), p. 2

Appellate court rules private polygraph results public (Tampa), August 1992 (16:8), p. 2

Judge orders public defender to open files (Ft. Lauderdale), July 1992 (16:7), p. 2

Circuit court orders Miami Police to release civil forfeiture file, April 1992 (16:4), p. 1

Circuit judge rules privately-run jail is a public agency (Brooksville), March 1992 (16:3), p. 3

Court orders fast response to records complaint (West Palm Beach), March 1992 (16:3), p. 2

Supreme Court rules architects’ school plans not public, March 1992 (16:3), p. 2

Court clarifies public records ruling, March 1992 (16:3), p. 1

Magistrate recommends unsealing records (Miami), December 1991-January 1992 (16:1), p. 3

Appeals court holds records exempt from state access law (Lakeland), December 1991-January 1992 (16:1), p. 2

Judge orders release of records to Herald-Tribune (Sarasota), December 1991-January 1992 (16:1), p. 1

Supreme Court limits records act, November 1991 (15:10), p. 1

Appeals court: List to remain secret until appeal heard (West Palm Beach), October 1991 (15:9), p. 2

Court declares papers’ access suit moot, October 1991 (15:9), p. 1

Judge: City officials did not violate law (Tampa), August-September 1991 (15:8), p. 3

Judge refuses to seal Department of Corrections records (Melbourne), August-September 1991 (15:8), p. 3

Court approves DOC extensive use rule, August-September 1991 (15:8), p. 2

Court orders hospital side corporation to release records (Lakeland), August-September 1991 (15:8), p. 2

HRS may seek repeal of new statute, August-September 1991 (15:8), p. 1

Court of appeal orders HRS to release records, August-September 1991 (15:8), p. 1

Appellate court throws out fee award (Lakeland), July 1991 (15:7), p. 1

Judge refuses to dismiss public-records lawsuit (Tavares), June 1991 (15:6), p.2

Appeals court opens inquiry records, June 1991 (15:6), p. 2

Court declines to advise sheriff, June 1991 (15:6), p. 1

Court rules architectural firm not subject to records law, May 1991 (15:5), p. 3

Dade judge denies request to seal Canseco’s divorce, April 1991 (15:4), p. 3

Court denies fees in HRS records dispute, April 1991 (15:4), p. 2

Court: Defense records private, February 1991 (15:2), p. 2

Judge denies paper’s bid to open sealed criminal records (Tampa), November 1990 (14:9), p. 2

Paper loses bid to open sealed affidavit for search warrant (Melbourne), October 1990 (14:8), p. 3

Judge rules investigative files in teen’s death public (Panama City), August-September 1990 (14:7), p. 4

Judge orders partial release of plea deal in theft case (Fort Pierce), June 1990 (14:5), p. 3

Judge denies access to hospital records (Sarasota), June 1990 (14:5), p. 2

Supreme Court clarifies public criminal record, May 1990 (14:4), p. 3

Supreme Court clarifies bar disclosure rules, May 1990 (14:4), p. 2

Judge: Cruse records illegally withheld (Titusville), May 1990 (14:4), p. 2

Court rules legislators’ records public (Daytona Beach), April 1990 (14:3), p. 2

Appeals court orders names off child abuse registry (Lakeland), February 1990 (14:1), p. 3

Court rules files exempt from public records law (Lakeland), December 1989-January 1990 (13:11), p. 4

Federal circuit, press unite, increase access, December 1989-January 1990 (13:11), p. 3

Judge: Ban on some billboards does not violate free speech (Gainesville), October 1989 (13:9), p. 3

Judge rules mental service, records public (Clearwater), October 1989 (13:9), p. 3

Court: Grand jury presentment open (Jacksonville), August-September 1989 (13:8), p. 2

Court backs PSC in secrecy lawsuit, April 1989 (13:4), p. 2

Dismissal of suit on records upheld (Bradenton), March 1989 (13:3), p. 3

Judge says records must be disclosed (Orlando), October 1988 (12:8), p. 2

Judge bars access to videotaped confession (Sarasota), September 1988 (12:7), p. 2

Judge opens records in White Sox talks, September 1988 (12:7), p. 2

Barron divorce records open after high court ruling, September 1988 (12:7), p. 2

Appeals court rejects secret ethics complaints, July-August 1988 (12:6), p. 3

Judge rejects request for PSC files, July-August 1988 (12:6), p. 3

Court stays order to open police file (West Palm Beach), July-August 1988 (12:6), p. 3

Judge releases some records; Press appeals for more (Cocoa), July-August 1988 (12:60, p. 2

Court denies review; Records stay secret, April 1988 (12:3), p. 3

Judge orders grand jurors’ names kept secret; court clerk acknowledges they are public, January-February 1988 (12:1), p. 2

Court opens sheriff’s records to paper, excepts criminal investigation information (Vero Beach), October 1987 (11:8), p. 2

Judge dismisses suit after city official withholds budget proposal from reporter, October 1987 (11:8), p. 2

Clarification: Barron granted emergency stay; court yet to rule whether to hear records case, October 1987 (11:8), p. 2

Dempsey Barron continues to fight against access to his divorce records, August-September 1987 (11:7), p. 2

Dempsey Barron appeals court decision allowing access to his divorce proceedings, July 1987 (11:6), p. 2

Court opens divorce proceedings of state legislator to the public, June 1987 (11:5), p. 2

Under court order, Miami police give probe records to Herald, June 1986 (10:5), p. 1

Judge allows police to withhold parts of DeLand shooting report, May 1986 (10:4), p. 2

 


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