The proposed bill would amend current statutes to expand the definition of "eligible person" to include family members of judicial officers (justices, judges, commissioners, or hearing officers) who share the same full name as the judicial officer. This addition allows these family members to request that the court restrict public access to their personal information, which includes specified details in voting records and records maintained by various state agencies. Additionally, the bill would prohibit the dissemination of personal information of these family members if it poses an imminent and serious threat to their safety.

Furthermore, the bill would enhance the definition of "personal information" to include home addresses, telephone numbers, and photographs for family members of judicial officers. It also expands the definition of "immediate family" to encompass the spouse, child, or parent of a hearing officer, as well as any adult residing with them. The bill makes technical changes and clarifies that it does not require law enforcement agencies to disclose certain personal information from personnel files. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen the confidentiality protections for the families of 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