3. Use of records.

The Alabama Public Records Law does not restrict the manner in which the information obtained from public records may be used. Rule 33 of the Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration requires a requester to state, among other things, "the intended use" of the requested information when a requester seeks access to computer-based information that is maintained by the Administrative Office of Courts ("AOC"). "Intended use" is also a factor used by the AOC in evaluating the request and thus might be grounds for refusing the request. Computer-based information about pending cases is available online, however, through the State's ALALINC system, for an annual user fee, with no inquiry as to the purpose of the request for ALALINC service.