J.R.
J.R. v. Lakeport Unified School District
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
J.R., a minor, by and through her parent and Guardian ad Litem, S. RINGER, and O.G., a minor, by and through his parent and No. C 18-06211 WHA Guardian ad Litem, A. VALDENEGRO,
Plaintiffs,
ORDER DENYING
v.
MOTION TO SEAL
LAKEPORT UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT, KELSEYVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, Defendants.
18 In this settled case regarding the sexual assault of two minors, plaintiffs seek to file under seal an ex parte petition. For the reasons that follow, the motion is DENIED. The public has “a general right to inspect and copy public records and documents, including judicial records and documents.” Nixon v. Warner Commc’ns, Inc., 435 U.S. 589, 597 (1978). “This right is justified by the interests of citizens in keeping a watchful eye on the workings of public agencies.” Kamakana v. City & Cnty. of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1178 (9th Cir. 2006). “Unless a particular court record is one traditionally kept secret, a strong…