Rule 7 Electronic Information

When a court case involves electronic records, like digital documents and files stored in the court's computer systems, the Clerk is in charge of keeping this information safe and organized. The Clerk doesn't do this alone. They work together with the Administrative Director and the court's IT staff to manage these electronic records properly.

The court also has specific standards that must be followed. The Administrative Director sets rules about data integrity, which means making sure the information stays accurate and isn't corrupted or lost. On top of that, the Clerk has to follow Records Control Schedules that the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has approved. These schedules likely spell out things like how long records need to be kept and when they can be destroyed.

For people involved in a court case, this rule means their electronic case files are handled under clear guidelines, not randomly. There are checks in place through IT professionals and official standards to help keep digital court records accurate, secure, and properly maintained over time.