R356-2-13. Confidentiality of Records

(1) The following records are confidential and may not be released except as provided in this rule: (a) an application for a judicial vacancy and any associated documentation, including information or references gathered by commission staff during the prescreening process; (b) the names of any applicants who were not certified to the governor; (c) commissioners' discussions during the closed portion of a commission meeting; (d) the summary minutes of commission meetings created by commission staff; (e) commissioners' written ballots; (f) summaries of nominees' qualifications prepared by commission staff; and (g) comments submitted by the public under Section R356-2-11. (2) The name of an applicant may be disclosed if necessary to make inquiries regarding an applicant's qualifications.