Court records. The rules in this chapter govern the creation, storage, retention,

duplication, reproduction, disposition, destruction of, and public access to records of the judicial branch of government. 20.1(1) “Records of the judicial branch of government” are all records, regardless of physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received in connection with the transaction of official business of the judicial branch of government and consist of court records and administrative records. 20.1(2) “Court records” are the contents of the court file, including the docket and other similar records generated to document activity in a case, transcripts filed with the clerk, documentary exhibits in the custody of the clerk, and any record of court proceedings produced by means authorized by the supreme court. 20.1(3) “Administrative records” are all records other than court records made or received by the judicial branch pursuant to court rule or state law, or in connection with the transaction of official business of any judicial branch entity. [Court Order January 6, 2010]