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Confidentiality and Public Access to Judicial Records & Proceedings

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Created on May 24, 2021

Intermediate

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4.8

(540 reviews)

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Overview

Judicial records and proceedings are presumptively open to the public and the press by the First Amendment and the common law. Nevertheless, there are circumstances under which that presumption can be overcome. This course will examine the First Amendment and common law rights of access to judicial records and proceedings. It will also examine circumstances under which access might be limited or denied.


Learning Objectives:

  1. Appreciate the nature and scope of the First Amendment and common law rights of access
  2. Discuss when and to what extent the right of access might be limited or overcome
  3. Recognize proofs necessary to overcome the right of access

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4.8

(540 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Great coverage of an interesting topic.

Daniel F.Jul 23, 2025

Outstanding!

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Interesting information to think about!

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Very interesting to have the perspectives of both a judge and a practitioner.

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It was tough to keep my attention

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