Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Public Records Go Too Far Web Sites Listing Informants Concern Justice Dept.. The Justice Department is urging federal courts to make fundamental changes in access to electronic court files. By ADAM LIPTAK. [NYT > Technology] This includes: [base "]We are getting a pretty significant push from the Justice Department to take plea agreements off the electronic file entirely,[per thou] Judge Tunheim said. [base "]But it is important to have our files accessible. I really do not want to see a situation in which plea agreements are routinely sealed or kept out of the electronic record.[per thou] The significant balance is between public access to public records and public safety from revealing personal details. I don't feel comfortable linking to the site that reveals informants. 9:38:45 PM    comment []

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