Anyone may,in principle,access and inspect the final records on criminal cases.
  Courts with jurisdiction over pending criminal cases may allow victims to inspect or copy the records of a lawsuit between the first public trial and the closing of the lawsuit,if the victims request such inspection or copying and the courts find sufficient grounds to grant such requests,such as being necessary to exercise their rights to claim compensation for damage.
  In contrast,records of cases of non-prosecution shall not be disclosed in principle.However,there are cases where victims,etc.needs objective evidence such as on-the-spot investigation reports,investigation reports on taking photographs,and post-mortem examination reports to exercise their rights to claim compensation for damage or other rights in civil lawsuits to recover the damage.In light of this,public prosecutors offices make such evidence public for inspection or copying when considered appropriate without invading the privacy of any persons concerned.Furthermore,public prosecutors offices provide civil courts with written statements in the record of a case of non-prosecution and information to identify witnesses under certain requirements.