This bill proposes to amend existing statutes to enhance the confidentiality protections for certain individuals associated with the judicial system. Specifically, it adds a family member of a justice, judge, commissioner, or hearing officer who shares the same full name as the judicial officer to the definition of "eligible person." This inclusion allows these family members to request that the court restrict public access to their personal information, which may include details from voting records and various records maintained by state and local agencies.

Additionally, the bill prohibits the dissemination of personal information about these family members if such disclosure poses an imminent and serious threat to their safety. It expands the definition of "personal information" to include home addresses, phone numbers, and photographs, specifically for family members of judicial officers. The bill also updates the definition of "immediate family" to encompass a hearing officer's spouse, child, or parent, and any adult residing with them. Overall, these changes aim to bolster the privacy and safety of individuals closely related to judicial officers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-483, 11-484, 13-2401, 16-153, 28-454, 39-123, 39-124, 41-163, 16-407, 13-105, 28-1553, 13-3602, 12-1809, 1-215, 28-447, 28-455
Senate Engrossed Version: 11-483, 11-484, 13-2401, 16-153, 28-454, 39-123, 39-124, 41-163, 16-407, 13-105, 28-1553, 13-3602, 12-1809, 1-215, 28-447, 28-455