In re the McClatchy Co.

Summary

The Court held that petitioners could seek release of custodial law enforcement recordings under subsection (g) of the CLEAR statute by filing a petition, and that any person may initiate such a proceeding without proving eligibility for disclosure under subsection (c). The Court nevertheless held that the trial court abused its discretion by believing it lacked authority to impose conditions or restrictions on release, including redactions or limitations on the recordings provided. It therefore affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded for further proceedings consistent with its opinion.