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. Specifically, it expands the definition of "judicial official" to include Minnesota county attorneys and employees within a county attorney's office, thereby ensuring that their personal information is safeguarded from public dissemination. This amendment aims to provide these legal professionals with similar protections already afforded to other judicial officials, such as judges and employees of the Minnesota judicial branch.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "personal information" by specifying what constitutes such information and reiterating that it does not include publicly available information. The intent is to create a clearer framework for protecting sensitive personal details, such as residential addresses and contact information, while still allowing for the availability of information that is legally accessible to the public. Overall, the bill seeks to bolster the privacy and security of county attorneys and their staff in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 480.40