Bill > HB311

This bill modifies existing law regarding the handling of probation and parole records and privileged information in Missouri. The legislation primarily updates Section 559.125 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), which governs how court clerks maintain records related to probation and parole. It specifies that court clerks must keep permanent files of probation and parole applications, court orders, and related investigative records. The bill clarifies that information and data collected by probation or parole officers are considered privileged and generally not admissible in court. However, the bill now explicitly states that such privileged information can be used for lawful criminal matters. Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions that allow the court, probation and parole division, or parole board to discretionally share parts of these reports with the defendant, their attorney, or other parties with a proper interest. The legislation also preserves a provision allowing the court to make presentence investigation reports available to the state if it is deemed to be in the state's best interest.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB311&year=2025&code=R