The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend existing statutes to enhance the rights of crime victims regarding access to police reports and related materials. Specifically, it would require law enforcement agencies to provide victims with free copies of audio recordings in addition to the existing provisions for police reports and video recordings. This change is reflected in the insertions that expand the definition of what constitutes a supplement to a police report, ensuring that audio recordings are included as part of the materials available to victims at no charge.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing victims to appeal denials of access to public records during criminal cases through a special action within the case itself, rather than through separate legal channels. This streamlining of the appeals process is a significant update to current law, which previously required a more cumbersome approach. The bill also includes a definition of "domestic violence offense" to clarify the types of cases covered under these provisions, while making technical adjustments to ensure consistency throughout the statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-386, 13-4405, 39-121.02, 39-127, 8-384, 8-385, 13-1414, 13-3601, 8-323, 8-398, 13-4403, 13-4404, 39-129, 13-4417, 12-349
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-386, 13-4405, 39-121.02, 39-127, 8-384, 8-385, 13-1414, 13-3601, 8-323, 8-398, 13-4403, 13-4404, 39-129, 13-4417, 12-349
Chaptered Version: 8-386, 13-4405, 39-121.02, 39-127, 8-384, 8-385, 13-1414, 13-3601, 8-323, 8-398, 13-4403, 13-4404, 39-129, 13-4417, 12-349