The bill amends subsection 1 of section 44-04-18.3 of the North Dakota Century Code to enhance the confidentiality protections for certain judicial and law enforcement personnel. Specifically, it adds the titles of "justice of the United States," "federal judge," and "magistrate judge" to the list of individuals whose telephone numbers and home addresses are considered confidential. This amendment aims to safeguard the personal information of these officials alongside that of other judicial and law enforcement personnel, including prosecutors, supreme court justices, district court judges, and employees of correctional facilities.

In addition to the insertions, the bill maintains existing provisions that restrict the disclosure of personnel records for employees of the department of corrections and rehabilitation, as well as law enforcement officers, to inmates in legal custody. This ensures that sensitive information remains protected and is only disclosed under specific circumstances authorized by the relevant authorities. Overall, the bill seeks to bolster the privacy and security of individuals working within the justice system in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 44-04-18.3