General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1387 proposes significant amendments to the responsibilities of the Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Information System Governing Board and the management of information technology systems within the board. The bill introduces new duties for the Executive Director, including acting on behalf of the board, implementing policies, and promoting collaboration among criminal justice agencies. It also allows the Executive Director to hire necessary staff and consultants. Key deletions include the previous language regarding the Executive Director's role, which has been replaced with a focus on collaboration, compliance, and the establishment of interoperability and data security standards. The governing board's responsibilities have been expanded to include oversight of operations, the formation of committees, and the recommendation of legislation for maintaining criminal justice information systems.

Additionally, the bill aims to enhance the sharing of criminal justice information across state agencies and local law enforcement by establishing a comprehensive state-wide information technology system. It specifies the types of information accessible to the Division of Public Defender Services and the Office of the Federal Public Defender, including conviction and nonconviction information related to clients. The bill repeals Section 54-142s and introduces a framework for a centralized criminal justice tracking and information database, which will include biographical data and criminal justice records. The Criminal Justice Information System Governing Board is tasked with overseeing the system's design and implementation, ensuring compliance from third-party vendors, and reporting annually to the General Assembly on progress. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system through better communication and data sharing.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 54-142q, 54-142s