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Court Transparency: Expanding Public Access to Judicial Records and Conduct.

This Act extends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act to cover the federal judiciary, including the Supreme Court, significantly boosting transparency. Citizens will gain the right to request specific internal records related to judicial discipline, complaints against court personnel, and administrative operations. This change aims to increase the accountability of the judicial branch while ensuring records concerning ongoing cases remain protected.
Key points
Citizens can request records regarding disciplinary actions against federal attorneys and judges, as well as complaints against court staff.
Internal performance reports for judges and technical plans for court systems, such as PACER, must be made publicly available.
All information released by the courts under this Act must be provided in a machine-readable format, facilitating public analysis and use.
The Act does not affect the existing common law right of public access to judicial records and exempts matters related to ongoing cases.
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Print number: 118_HR_9108
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Process start date: 2024-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Judicial FOIA Expansion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9108.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Citizens can request records regarding disciplinary actions against federal attorneys and judges, as well as complaints against court staff.
  • Internal performance reports for judges and technical plans for court systems, such as PACER, must be made publicly available.
  • All information released by the courts under this Act must be provided in a machine-readable format, facilitating public analysis and use.
  • The Act does not affect the existing common law right of public access to judicial records and exempts matters related to ongoing cases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Courts and Law Informatization