This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
If someone doesn't follow the rules about accessing court records, they can face penalties. This applies to both lawyers and the people involved in the case, not just one or the other.
These penalties are meant to make sure everyone takes the rules seriously. If a lawyer or a party ignores the requirements for handling or requesting court records, a judge can step in and impose consequences. The exact penalty isn't spelled out here, which means a judge has room to decide what fits the situation.
The main point is simple. Follow the rules for accessing court records, or risk getting in trouble with the court. This gives everyone a good reason to pay attention to how these records are requested, shared, or protected.
