3.1 Public Record of Proceedings

As in any other court proceeding, the pleadings for a name or gender marker correction become a public record and are therefore open to public scrutiny. This is something that should be communicated to all clients seeking to correct their vital records. This is not intended to be a deterrent, but rather another piece of information that allows clients to make the choices they feel necessary to protect themselves and their well-being. Not everyone is or desires to be “out” as seeking a name or gender marker correction. There are some steps that you can take to help minimize clients’ exposure, but they must understand that there is no way to absolutely guarantee complete confidentiality of this information.