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                                    WMLAR 9
                             DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS


    (g)(1) The following records and files are deemed confidential:

    a. Affidavits, transcriptions or electronic records for search warrants prior
       to the return of service of such warrant;

    b. Pre-sentence or after-sentence investigation reports;

    c. Mental health, psychiatric and medical reports and records;

    d. Alcohol, drug and controlled substance evaluations;

    e. Deferred Prosecution Petitions and Stipulations

    f. Certified copies of driving and criminal records unless duly admitted
       into evidence; and

    g. Judge's notes and working documents, whether written or electronic.

    (g)(2) Access to confidential records is strictly limited to persons or
entities authorized by statute or Court order to obtain such records.

    (g)(3) Requests for access to Court Records shall be made in writing on
the form provided by the court, and shall be granted or denied only by the
judge, who shall state reasons for denial in writing.

    (g)(4) Costs of copying and transcription shall be borne by the person or
entity requesting any copies. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, copy
costs shall be $.15 per page and $5.00 for certification of requested
document.

    (g)(5) Copies of Audio Court Proceedings shall be $20 per CD.

    (g)(65) No documents or electronic data may be removed from the court
office, chambers, court room, or probation department, except for storage,
without prior written order of the Court.
	

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