Journalists warn against Public Records Act changes that would extend response times and add fees Reporters and journalism groups told the House committee Feb. 3 that proposed Public Records Act changes from VLCT would slow response times (from 3 to 14 business days), create potential up‑front fees and deter timely reporting; they urged legislators to demand data before changing law.

Journalists are sounding the alarm over proposed changes to the Public Records Act that could delay access to vital information from 3 days to 14, putting timely reporting at risk!

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Judiciary committee advances bill to let courts set online access to criminal case records The House Judiciary committee voted to take up H.572, which would remove a statutory ban on Internet access to criminal case records and direct the courts to adopt rules for electronic public access; journalists and the state court administrator said rulemaking can address privacy and implementation concerns.

Vermont's Judiciary committee is pushing for online access to criminal case records, a move that could revolutionize journalism and uphold constitutional rights!

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