Miami Herald Publishing Co. v. Lewis

This is a proceeding brought pursuant to Rule 9.100(d), Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

The State of Florida filed an unsworn Motion to Mitigate, Reduce or Alter Sentence as concerns one Brack who had been previously convicted and sentenced for trafficking in marijuana.

Petitioner sought to intervene and participate in a “good cause” hearing pursuant to Section 893.135(3), Florida Statutes (1982) as to whether or not the proceeding (State’s Motion) would be heard in camera.

Respondent, Circuit Judge, found:(3) The public and press are not entitled to intervene in the court’s determination…