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MD HB1032

MD HB1032
Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity of Minor Victim


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Introduced
02/10/2023
In Committee
03/20/2023
Crossed Over
03/20/2023
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity of Minor Victim FOR the purpose of requiring, with a certain exception, a party or nonparty making a certain filing in a criminal or juvenile delinquency case to redact certain identifying information relating to a minor victim that appears in the filing; authorizing the Supreme Court of Maryland to adopt rules requiring or authorizing a person making a redacted filing under this Act to also file an unredacted copy under seal; and generally relating to protection of victims. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Procedure Section 11-301 Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill requires parties or non-parties making electronic or paper court filings in a criminal or juvenile delinquency case to redact any identifying information, such as the name or other details that could reasonably identify a minor victim, unless the court finds clear and convincing evidence for good cause to order otherwise. The bill also authorizes the Supreme Court of Maryland to adopt rules requiring or allowing the filing of an unredacted copy of the redacted document under seal. The purpose of this bill is to protect the identity of minor victims in criminal and juvenile delinquency proceedings.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 3/30/2023 ) (on 03/30/2023)

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