This bill, Senate File No. 2568, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 484.94, concerning attorney access to court records. The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Minnesota Government Access for Attorneys:

   • Attorneys licensed in Minnesota may apply for a Minnesota Government Access (MGA) account to access electronic court records and documents in the Minnesota Court Information System for state district court cases.
     
   • Upon meeting the eligibility requirements, attorneys must be granted an MGA account with access rights.
     

2. Cost of Access:

   • Government-employed attorneys (such as those working for state agencies or civil legal services) can view and print case documents without cost.
     
   • Private attorneys must pay a fee set by the judicial branch to access and print case-related information.
     

The bill establishes a formal process for private attorneys to obtain court record access while distinguishing between government-employed and private attorneys regarding the cost of access.