1. Generally. All proceedings in the Benton-Franklin County Superior Court Juvenile Division shall be recorded unless waived pursuant to statute. The electronic recording devise installed at the court is approved for all hearings and for all purposes.
  2. Request for Transcript.  Upon written motion by any party to a proceeding, the court may order a written verbatim transcript to be prepared. The individual preparing the transcript shall certify that it accurately reflects the electronic record of the proceeding. Dependency, Guardianship, or Termination of Parental Rights, Proceedings: All written verbatim transcripts prepared for proceedings involving dependent children, or termination of parental rights proceedings shall be sealed. An individual may inspect such a transcript only after obtaining written court order.
  3. Inspection/Release of Information. All records, other than the official court record, are confidential and may be released only as provided in state statute and court rule. All requests for information shall be made in writing. Such requests shall state the reason for the inspection or release of information and all parties to the underlying cause shall be provided written notice of the request by the requesting party. Only complete information will be released.
  4. Procedure.
    1. Juvenile Offender Matters: The agency receiving the written request shall refer the written request to the originating agency of the records. The agency will review the request and decide if the request is proper pursuant to statute and court rule. The requesting party shall be notified in writing as to the appropriateness of his/her request by the originating agency.
    2. Juvenile Dependency/Termination of Parental Rights Matters: The agency receiving the written request shall refer the written request to the originating agency. The agency will review the request and decide if the request is proper pursuant to statute and court rule. The requesting party shall be notified in writing as to the appropriateness of his/her request by the originating agency.
  5. Research Requests. Requests for information concerning legitimate research for educational, scientific or public purposes may be approved by the court if:
    1. The individual or agency is engaged in legitimate research for educational, scientific or public purposes; and
    2. The anonymity of all persons mentioned in the records/information will be preserved.
    3. The Juvenile Court Administrator shall establish written policy and procedure addressing research requests.