The bill aims to enhance the privacy of minors involved in legal proceedings by revising how they are identified in public court records. It introduces a new section that mandates courts to refer to minors only as "minor" followed by a numerical identifier, and to identify their relatives similarly, unless the relative is a criminal defendant. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that sensitive information, such as social security numbers and financial documents, must be submitted on separate confidential forms that are not accessible to the public. It also specifies that the names of minors who are victims in criminal cases must be provided in a confidential manner.

Furthermore, the bill modifies several sections to replace the use of initials with numerical identifiers for minors and their guardians in various legal documents and proceedings, including appeals and summons publications. This change is intended to further protect the identities of minors involved in legal matters. The amendments emphasize the importance of confidentiality and the need for protective measures in legal documentation concerning minors, ensuring that their identities remain safeguarded throughout the legal process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/05/2025: 15-15A-9, 15-26A-63.1, 25-5A-19, 26-7A-48, 26-7A-112