ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session
	Senate: JUD DP 6-0-1-0 | 3^rd Read 30-0-0-0 House: JUD DP 7-3-0-0

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SB 1278: victims' privacy; criminal case information

Sponsor:  Senator Boyer, LD 20

Caucus & COW

Overview

Stipulates the location and identifying information of a victim must be redacted from records disclosed to the defense attorney or attorney's staff.

History

The originating agency and prosecution agencies must redact a victim's identifying and locating information that is obtained, compiled or reported by a law enforcement agency or prosecution agency from records about the criminal case involving the victim, including discovery disclosed to the defendant.

The current statute defines identifying information as including a victim's birth date, social security number and official state or government-issued driver license or identification number. Additionally, the location information includes the victim's address, phone number, e-mail and place of employment. (A.R.S. § 13-4434)

Provisions

1. Clarifies the identifying and locating information of a victim obtained, compiled or reported by a law enforcement agency or prosecution agency must be redacted from records disclosed to the defendant, the defendant's attorney or the attorney's staff. (Sec. 1)

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