Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to amend current Minnesota laws to allow private attorneys, as well as government attorneys, access to electronic court records through the Minnesota Government Access account.

Main Provisions

• The bill enables attorneys who are licensed to practice in Minnesota to apply for an account that grants them access to electronic court records and documents within the Minnesota Court Information System.
• Government-employed attorneys and attorneys working with civil legal services will be able to view and print court documents and information at no cost.
• Private attorneys will incur a fee set by the judicial branch for the ability to view and print these documents.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces a provision permitting private attorneys to access electronic court records through a state-provided system, subject to a fee. Previously, this access was primarily available to government attorneys without such fees.

Relevant Terms

• Minnesota Government Access
• Court records
• Electronic court records
• Private attorneys
• Government attorneys
• Minnesota Court Information System
• Judicial branch fee