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Introduced
01/16/2019
01/16/2019
In Committee
03/20/2019
03/20/2019
Crossed Over
02/27/2019
02/27/2019
Passed
04/03/2019
04/03/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/12/2019
04/12/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill makes an internal investigation file (file) of a peace officer for in-uniform or on-duty conduct that involves a member of the public subject to an open records request. The bill requires some information to be redacted before complying with the open records request. The bill allows the custodian of the file to first provide a summary of the file to the requester and then allows the requester access to the file after the requester has reviewed the summary. Under the bill, a custodian of a file in which there is an ongoing criminal case can deny inspection of the file. The file becomes open for inspection after all the charges are dismissed or the defendant is sentenced.
AI Summary
This bill makes the internal investigation file of a peace officer for in-uniform or on-duty conduct involving a member of the public subject to an open records request. It requires certain information to be redacted, such as personal identifying information, contact information for confidential informants or witnesses, and medical/mental health data. The custodian can first provide a summary of the file before allowing the requester access to the full file. The bill also allows the custodian to deny inspection if there is an ongoing criminal case related to the investigation, until all charges are dismissed or the defendant is sentenced. The bill provides a process for challenging any denied or redacted information through the courts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 04/12/2019)
Official Document
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