MIAMI — A California judge’s choice to open a county’s minor welfare hearings earlier this year has energized a debate among advocates in other states about whether greater transparency helps or harms the young victims appearing in family court.When a minor is abused or neglected, there’s a family court hearing to discuss the victim’s prospect. In nearly 20 states, including Texas, Fresh York, Florida and Illinois, those hearings are usually open to the public and there is a push among minor welfare advocates to open them in other states. Efforts to open the courts in California, Kentucky and the District of Columbia have garnered attention recently.Glance at More…
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