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Art. 27 Judicial Organisation Act (GOG) - Archiving and Access to Files

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Art. 27 GOG - Archiving and Access to Files · Archiving and Access to Files

1. The Higher Court issues a regulation on the retention duration of court records. It may issue a regulation on the inspection of records.

2. Court records of long-term or permanent significance are periodically organized by the courts, generally no later than 50 years, and delivered to the state archive with an index. No court records may be destroyed without the consent of the state archive.

3. Inspection of court records requires a legitimate interest and the approval of the responsible proceeding authority. No important private or public interests should oppose the inspection. The state archive is responsible for granting approval for inspection of records older than 70 years. Provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO) and the Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO) are reserved.

4. In other respects, the provisions on the state archive apply accordingly.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (2)

AbR.2012.13.Nr.2 · ow (Art. 27 Abs. 3 GOG)
Court Access to Criminal Case Files by External Authorities
This provision outlines the requirements for access to court files, including a protectable interest and authorization from the competent court.
AbR.1978.79.Nr.12 · ow (Art. 27 Abs. 2 GOG)
Enforcement Office Deadlines Extendable for "Sufficient Reason"
Cited as the legal basis for extending non-statutory deadlines, provided the request is made before the deadline expires and for sufficient reasons.