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.
Status:
Expired
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