This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the handling of public records related to victims and witnesses in criminal cases. It introduces new provisions that allow law enforcement and prosecution agencies to redact a victim's name from public records if there is a reasonable expectation that its release could lead to harassment, threats to safety, or witness tampering. Additionally, the bill specifies exceptions to this redaction, including records shared between law enforcement and prosecution agencies, records concerning deceased victims, and records where consent for release has been given by the victim or their representative.

Furthermore, the bill establishes similar protections for witnesses, allowing their names to be redacted under certain conditions, such as a request for anonymity and a reasonable expectation of harm. It also outlines circumstances under which a public body may disclose a witness's name, including written consent, court orders, or receipt of a notice of final disposition in the criminal case. The bill clarifies definitions related to personal identifying information and final disposition, ensuring that the updated language aligns with existing legal standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-413, 13-4434, 39-123.01, 8-384, 13-4403, 13-3623, 13-4401, 13-3601