specially concurring:
I concur with the majority opinion. However, inasmuch as most hearings are closed at the request of both parties, or without objection by the non-requesting party, some accountability for such a grave discretionary step is warranted in the interest of participatory government. I favor the adoption of a rule which in essence would require the District Court Clerk to file an annual public report with this Court, stating at a minimum: (1) the number of discretionary closings, (2) the type of each case, and (3) the judge presiding. A copy of this report would be available to the public in each clerk’s office.