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Family Law, District Court and Media

Andrea B. · 2024-07-01 12:25:41

Hi, For anyone familiar, specifically in relation to Family Law in District Court. With respect to forthcoming cases, can court approved media be privy to names of applicants/respondents? I understand Family Law is confidential. I am just asking if they can see, names, sitting dates, accusations. Albeit still bound to…

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01-07-2024 1:25pm

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Andrea B.

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Hi,
For anyone familiar, specifically in relation to Family Law in District Court.
With respect to forthcoming cases, can court approved media be privy to names of applicants/respondents?
I understand Family Law is confidential.
I am just asking if they can see, names, sitting dates, accusations. Albeit still bound to confidentiality.
Thanks in advance

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#2 01-07-2024 9:32pm
phildub

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What is court approved media?
The answer is no in any event,

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#3 01-07-2024 9:54pm
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No, in spite of what my ex husband thinks😉

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#4 01-07-2024 10:57pm
Andrea B.

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Thanks.
I should have used term "bona fide" relating to the Press.
As referenced within link here, I took it that there was some element of control on journalists.
https://www.mccannfitzgerald.com/knowledge/gdpr/new-rules-on-media-access-to-information-in-court-records-thanks-to-gdpr

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