Judicial Transparency and Information Access Amendments

Summary

HB 540 requires the Utah Judicial Council to build and maintain a single website where anyone can search and view public court records. It also obligates courts to audio‑record all public proceedings, lets individuals request those recordings, and sets limits on fees for accessing records. In addition, the bill expands privacy protections for certain personal records and forces judges to file and publish yearly financial disclosures.

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