Public Records/Crime Victims/Officers Involved in Use of Force Incidents
What changed between versions
Added specific exemption for victims of sexual battery, aggravated child abuse, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, protecting their contact information upon written request.
Added new protection for law enforcement officers involved in use-of-force incidents, keeping their identity confidential for 72 hours with potential extension.
Added protection for minors in videotaped statements regarding sexual misconduct, keeping their identity confidential.
Changed victim information exemption sunset date to October 2, 2030, with reversion to June 30, 2025 text if not reenacted.
Added requirement for employing agency heads to make written findings explaining necessity of extending officer identity confidentiality beyond 72 hours.
Added requirement for 5-day notice to officers before releasing their identity information after an extension period.
Added misdemeanor penalty for public employees who willfully disclose protected minor victim information in videotaped statements.
Added definitions for 'employing agency head', 'officer', 'use of force incident', and 'victim' to clarify scope of protections.