Art. VI, § 14
Publication and written decisions
Duty
The Courts
Art. VI · Judicial
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
The Legislature shall provide for the prompt publication of such opinions of the Supreme Court and courts of appeal as the Supreme Court deems appropriate, and those opinions shall be available for publication by any person.
Decisions of the Supreme Court and courts of appeal that determine causes shall be in writing with reasons stated.
History: Sec. 14 added Nov. 8, 1966, by Prop. 1-a. Res.Ch. 139, 1966 1st Ex. Sess.
Simplified explanation
The Legislature must provide for prompt publication of the Supreme Court and courts of appeal opinions the Supreme Court deems appropriate, which any person may publish. Decisions that determine causes must be in writing with reasons stated.