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This bill amends Missouri state law to restrict public access to court records for certain criminal offenses through statewide court automation systems. Specifically, the bill prevents court records related to offenses reportable under section 43.506 (which likely involves specific types of criminal charges) from being publicly available online. However, the bill provides exceptions: these records can be accessed if a member of the public is physically present at the specific courthouse, and they remain accessible to specific professionals such as court personnel, law enforcement agencies, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other individuals deemed necessary by the court. The key purpose appears to be limiting broad online accessibility of certain criminal case records while still maintaining access for relevant legal and law enforcement professionals, thus potentially protecting the privacy of individuals involved in these specific types of criminal cases.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=177