More than three-quarters of jurisdictions responding to a recent CLEAR survey indicated that information forming the basis for a public-record action is made available to the public. Over a quarter make this information available only when the investigation is complete.

Within the overall trend variations are evident, including different approaches taken by profession, by regulators of health versus non-health professionals, and depending upon the type of disciplinary action being taken. In accompanying comments, several respondents made clear that investigative material is not considered public.