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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PRIVACY AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS IN MONTANA?

April 26, 2017Court Montana privacy public purpose records

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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PRIVACY AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO COURT RECORDS IN MONTANA?

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The purpose of these rules is to provide a comprehensive framework for a policy on public access to court records. These rules provide for access in a manner that: (a) Maximizes accessibility to court records, (b) Supports the role of the judiciary, (c) Promotes governmental accountability, (d) Contributes to public safety, (e) Minimizes risk of injury to individuals, (f) Protects individual privacy rights and interests, (g) Protects proprietary business information, (h) Minimizes reluctance to use the court to resolve disputes, (i) Makes most effective use of court and clerk of court staff, (j) Provides excellent customer service, and (k) Does not unduly burden the ongoing business of the judiciary. Sources and Examples: Privacy Rules § 1.