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Committee lays over bill to give private attorneys direct online access to court records
Summary
House File 2‑412 would allow private attorneys access to the Minnesota Court Information System (MCIS) at parity with prosecutors, judges and public defenders. Supporters said current barriers make representation less efficient; courts seek funding for system changes.
House File 2‑412, presented to the committee on April 3, would permit private attorneys to access the Minnesota Court Information System (MCIS) for district court cases, a capability currently available to judges, court staff, prosecutors and public defenders.
Hannah Martin, legislative chair for the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL), described routine situations where private counsel lack immediate…
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