The Minnesota Supreme Court is seeking candidates to fill multiple vacancies on the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch. The advisory committee makes recommendations to the Minnesota Supreme Court regarding the Rules of Public Access. Attorneys, judges, court staff, citizens, the media, and other justice system partners interested in the court rules related to public access to court records are encouraged to apply.
The advisory committee has received two charges from the Supreme Court for calendar year 2026. First, the Supreme Court charged the advisory committee with consideration of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s proposed rule amendment authorizing additional remote access for attorneys licensed to practice law in Minnesota, by order dated October 17, 2025. The advisory committee must file its report and recommendations by June 30, 2026.
Second, the Supreme Court charged the advisory committee with consideration of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s proposed rule amendment limiting public access to gender-affirming court records, by order dated December 11, 2025. The advisory committee will file its report and recommendations after the first report and no later than December 31, 2026.
The advisory committee will meet at least monthly to meet the 2026 deadlines. The Supreme Court appoints members for a term of up to three years. Additional issues may be referred to the advisory committee for review and recommendations over the three-year term.
Individuals interested in becoming a member of the advisory committee should send a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to Christa Rutherford-Block, Clerk of Appellate Courts, 305 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155 or via email to mjcappellateclerkofcourt@courts.state.mn.us. Email applications are preferred. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm on January 8, 2026.