Court Policies and Rules

The Law Center occasionally suggests or comments on changes to policies and procedures that intersect with public access to courts or court records.

  • January 6, 2022: Comment on Confidentiality of Guardianship Proceedings for Incapacitated Adults in Family Court
  • June 15, 2020: Letter on Sealing References to Presentence Reports
    • September 30, 2022: Comment on proposed Criminal Local Rules
  • April 28, 2020: Letter on Attorney Petitions to Resign in Lieu of Discipline
    • July 15, 2020: Comment on proposed change to RSCH 2.14
  • March 23, 2020: Comments on Applications for Extended Coverage
  • October 25, 2019: Letter on Judicial Misconduct Complaints
  • March 22, 2018: Letter on Confidential Cases
    • March 27, 2018: Response Letter from Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts
  • November 8, 2017: Letter on Applications for Extended Coverage
    • March 16, 2018: Comment on proposed change to RSCH 5.1
  • April 21, 2017: Letter on Cost for Public Access to Criminal Cases after E-filing Implemented
    • April 27, 2017: Response Letter from Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts
  • March 3, 2017: Letter on Public Access to Criminal Complaints and Calendars after E-filing Implemented
    • March 23, 2017: Response Letter from Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts
  • January 25, 2017: Letter on Anonymous Requests for Court Records
    • February 15, 2017: Response Letter from Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts
  • September 16, 2016: Comments on Limited Representation of Pro Se Litigants
  • December 8, 2015: Comments on Confidentiality related to Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings