Substitute House Bill No. 5313 mandates the development and implementation of a uniform state-wide case identification code for domestic violence cases by July 1, 2027. The Chief Court Administrator, in collaboration with various stakeholders including the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the Chief State's Attorney, is tasked with creating a plan for this initiative. The bill defines "domestic violence case" as any criminal matter involving family violence between household members, regardless of the specific criminal offense charged.

The proposed state-wide case identification code aims to provide a consistent identifier for domestic violence cases within the electronic data systems of the Judicial Branch, the Division of Criminal Justice, and the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The code is intended to enhance the identification, consistency, and analysis of domestic violence cases for reporting, oversight, and policy evaluation, while ensuring compliance with confidentiality requirements under federal and state law. A report detailing the plan must be submitted to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly by the specified deadline.