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Public Access And Media Rules For Administrative Adjudicators In High Profile Hearings, Chris Mcneil
Public Access And Media Rules For Administrative Adjudicators In High Profile Hearings, Chris Mcneil
Christopher B. McNeil, J.D., Ph.D.
This article offers a brief overview of the legal issues relevant to creating media access policies for administrative agencies. It also provides a model policy for use by executive-branch adjudicators in anticipation of high profile agency evidentiary hearings.
"The Public's Right Of Access To 'Some Kind Of Hearing' - Creating Policies That Protect The Right To Observe Agency Hearings", Chris Mcneil
"The Public's Right Of Access To 'Some Kind Of Hearing' - Creating Policies That Protect The Right To Observe Agency Hearings", Chris Mcneil
Christopher B. McNeil, J.D., Ph.D.
As administrative agencies take on greater responsibilities and increasing caseloads, the tendency may be to shield their operations from the public. This article examines the competing constitutional premises supporting access to agency hearings on one hand, and due process considerations on the other; and provides a model for use by agencies seeking to control public access to agency adjudications.