Public record
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004030
Information that government agencies are required to maintain and make available for public inspection, unless specifically exempted by law. This includes documents, files, and data related to governmental operations, such as court filings, property deeds, and legislative proceedings. Access to public records is often governed by freedom of information acts.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004030 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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