Utah HB0540 amends court procedures to enhance transparency and public access.

Utah HB0540 requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide an audiostream and create an audio recording of public court proceedings, making the recordings freely available. It mandates the Judicial Council to establish and maintain a single online database for public court records, allowing searches by various criteria without fees for basic access. The bill prohibits law firms from hiring judges for two years after they leave office if the firm represents someone suing a government entity.

Utah HB0540 amends court procedures to enhance transparency and public access.

Utah HB0540 requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide an audiostream and create an audio recording of public court proceedings, making the recordings freely available. It mandates the Judicial Council to establish and maintain a single online database for public court records, allowing searches by various criteria without fees for basic access. The bill prohibits law firms from hiring judges for two years after they leave office if the firm represents someone suing a government entity.