"Victory for Transparency: Minnesota Court of Appeals Rules Against Sealing Expired Restraining Order In a significant decision that has implications for open government and public access to information, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that an expired harassment restraining order cannot be sealed from public view. The ruling, issued on May 26 by Judge Elizabeth G. Bentley, marks a victory for transparency advocates who argue that such orders should not be shielded from the public. The case, Hayne v. Akoto, centers on a restraining order that was initially issued in 2018, but has since expired. By rejecting the request to seal the order, the court has set a precedent that may have far-reaching consequences for the way similar cases are handled in the future."
From the May 26 decision in Hayne v. Akoto, by Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Elizabeth G. Bentley, joined by… The post No Sealing of Expired Harassment Restraining Order appeared first on Reason.com.
