SB 181 - Bartle, Matt
Gives the judge presiding in a domestic assault case discretion to disclose information regarding the defendant, which could be used to identify the victim, to avoid protecting the defendant's identity
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
0159S.01I
Title
SB 181
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2009
Current Status
Bill Combined w/(SCS/SB 261,159, 180, &181) (1517S.04C)
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 181 - Currently, any identifying information in a court record that could be used to identify the victim of sexual assault, domestic assault, stalking, or rape shall be closed and redacted prior to public disclosure. This act gives the judge presiding in a domestic assault case discretion to publicly disclose information regarding the defendant, which could be used to identify the victim. The victim may provide the court with a statement regarding whether he or she wishes such information to remain closed. The judge shall consider the welfare and safety of the victim and the victim's statement when deciding to disclose the information.
SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE