Comments Sought on Internet Access to Some Criminal Case File Documents
Federal Judiciary Press Release:
The federal Judiciary is seeking comment on the privacy and security implications related to public Internet access to certain documents in criminal case files.The Court Administration and Case Management Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States is studying these issues so the Conference can develop policy guidance for the federal courts.
The committee is interested in comments on a proposal to restrict public Internet access to plea agreements in criminal cases, which may contain information identifying defendants who are cooperating with law enforcement investigations.
Comments are due by October 26, 2007