Digest: The Act changes some rules for criminal cases. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.7). Modifies the requirements for providing verification for the purposes of authenticating records in response to criminal process. Authorizes a prosecuting attorney to turn over grand jury recordings to the defense attorney as soon as a decision not to file a motion for a protective order has been made. Repeals a manner of committing the crime of harassment. Authorizes a phlebotomist to withdraw blood for a blood alcohol analysis to be used as evidence of driving while under the influence of intoxicants. Removes the time limit by which a prosecuting attorney must elect to treat a misdemeanor as a Class A violation or a specified felony as a Class A misdemeanor. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 136.583, 133.539, 133.619, 132.270, 135.240, 135.280
A-Engrossed: 136.583, 132.270, 166.065, 813.160
B-Engrossed: 136.583, 132.270, 166.065, 813.160, 161.566, 161.570