Rule 4-202.01. Definitions.
Intent:
To provide a
uniform definition for special terms.
Applicability:
This rule
applies to the judicial branch.
Statement of
the Rule:
As used in
these rules:
(1)
"Access" means to inspect and obtain a copy.
(2) "Court
record" means a record prepared, owned, received, or retained by a court
or the administrative office of the courts.
(3)
"Record" means books, letters, documents, papers, maps, plans,
photographs, films, cards, tapes, recordings, data or other materials,
regardless of form or characteristics, that are reproducible.
(4)
"Record" does not mean any of the following unless received into
evidence:
(4)(A) drafts,
calendars, notes or similar materials prepared for the originator’s personal
use or for the personal use of an individual for whom the originator works;
(4)(B) document
prepared or received by an individual in the individual’s private capacity or
document prepared or received by an individual that is unrelated to the
public's business;
(4)(C)
materials legally owned by an individual in the individual’s private capacity;
(4)(D)
materials to which access is limited by the laws of copyright or patent unless
the copyright or patent is owned by the courts;
(4)(E)
proprietary software or software developed or purchased by or for the courts
for its own use;
(4)(F) junk
mail or commercial publications received by the courts or an official or
employee of the courts; or
(4)(G)
materials contained in the collection of libraries open to the public.