Can you make copies of circuit court public records that you personally buy and pass them out to others?

3 Comments

1. James E says:

   July 24, 2010 at 9:06 am

   Yes that’s why they’re called public records The only reason you had to play for the original is to cover the court cost of looking up the document and copying it. Something to keep in mind is a stalking harasser might not react kindly towards your efforts. I would mail them anonymously to people and act just a mystified to it origins as everyone else, " why yes, I got one too isn’t that terrible"?
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2. Howard L says:

   July 24, 2010 at 9:13 am

   I’m not a lawyer but I’d suggest you don’t do it. You’re in a gray area. Generally you can only disseminate public information related to conviction of a crime. Although your information is public there may be no crime involved. Sometimes all an individual needs to do is ask for a protective order because they "feel threatened".

   You might open yourself up to getting sued for slander. Legally you wouldn’t be because the information is true but it’s a gray area because the underlying offense might be false. That’s why we have courts.
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3. mzjavert says:

   July 24, 2010 at 9:18 am

   If they are public records I don’t see the problem. I suppose he could file in civil court for harrassment. What bothers me is why let your son participate under this coach if you have concerns about his safety?
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