Judicial Conference Approves Pilot Program
for Remote Public Access to Criminal Case Files
During its 142nd session held Wednesday, March 13, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved a pilot program to allow selected courts to provide Internet access to criminal case files. Most civil and bankruptcy case documents already are available electronically.
The Conference also agreed to allow Internet access to criminal files in high-profile cases that impose extraordinary demands on court resources.
A press release from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts gives more details on this recommendation and other Conference action.