Williams v. Tharp

Appellant Bruce Williams asked the Circuit Court for a copy of part of a presentence investigation report in a criminal case. The circuit court denied his request. He brought a petition for a writ of mandamus asking the district court to require that the circuit court release the records. The district court dismissed the case. He appealed, claiming a constitutional right as a member of the public to access these records. Because he did not present his constitutional arguments to the district court, the Supreme Court affirmed. View "Williams v. Tharp" on Justia Law