The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 480.40, subdivision 1, to enhance the protection of personal information for county attorneys and their office employees. It introduces a new definition of "judicial official" to include Minnesota county attorneys and employees within a Minnesota county attorney's office, thereby extending the same privacy protections that currently apply to judges and other judicial officials. This change aims to restrict the public dissemination of personal information related to these legal professionals, ensuring their safety and privacy.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "personal information" to include residential addresses, nonjudicial contact information, and the names of children associated with judicial officials, while explicitly stating that publicly available information is not considered personal information. The intent of these amendments is to safeguard the personal details of those working within the judicial system, particularly in light of increasing concerns about privacy and safety for legal professionals.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 480.40