The bill seeks to enhance the security of judicial officers and court personnel in Washington State by amending existing laws and introducing new provisions. It prohibits the dissemination of personal information of "eligible individuals," which includes peace officers, corrections personnel, judicial officers, public defenders, prosecutors, court clerks, and certain criminal justice participants, if such dissemination poses a threat to their safety or that of their families. Agencies, businesses, or individuals must comply with requests to remove personal information from the internet within ten business days, with penalties for non-compliance, including potential civil action. The bill also expands definitions related to harassment and cyber harassment, specifically targeting threats against criminal justice participants and election officials, and establishes threat assessment protocols for bailiffs and court security consultants.

Additionally, the bill amends laws regarding the dissemination of criminal history record information, including nonconviction data, allowing criminal justice agencies to share this information for the administration of criminal justice and employment purposes. It specifies that nonconviction data can be shared with court security consultants for investigations, which was not previously authorized, and prohibits its use for purposes outside those specified in the bill. The bill mandates that criminal justice agencies maintain records of all disseminations of criminal history information, ensuring accountability and transparency in handling sensitive data.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 4.24.680, 4.24.700, 9A.46.020, 9A.90.120, 2.04.260, 10.97.050