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HF2412 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Private attorneys provided with Minnesota Government Access to court records.

Related bill: SF2568

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allow private attorneys access to electronic court records in Minnesota, similar to the access that government agency attorneys and civil legal service attorneys currently enjoy.

Main Provisions

  • Attorney Access to Court Records: The bill specifically states that any attorney who is admitted and licensed to practice law in Minnesota can apply for an account to access the Minnesota Court Information System.
  • Minnesota Government Access Account: This system provides electronic access to court records and documents for cases in the state's district courts.
  • Cost Structure: While attorneys who work for government agencies or civil legal services can access and print documents without fees, private attorneys are required to pay a fee set by the judicial branch for access and printing.

Significant Changes

  • This bill amends the existing law by introducing a fee structure for private attorneys seeking access to court documents, while maintaining free access for government and civil legal services attorneys.

Relevant Terms

  • Minnesota Government Access
  • Electronic court records
  • Private attorneys
  • Government agency attorneys
  • Civil legal services
  • Court Information System

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A provision for private attorneys to apply for Minnesota Government Access accounts."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the access of private attorneys to electronic court records under section 484.94.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes on how attorneys can access court records, including fee structures for private attorneys."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "484.94"
  }
]

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