Provides exemptions for records of certain criminal offenses from public access on statewide court automation systems
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Summary
The bill would stop the public from viewing official court records for serious offenses—such as felonies, certain misdemeanors, DUI, sexual crimes, and ordinance violations—through the state's online court system. Access would still be allowed if a person goes to the courthouse in person or if the record is needed by court staff, law‑enforcement, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, or others the court approves. Supporters say it protects privacy, while critics argue it reduces transparency.
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