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This bill creates a new independent contractor position within the judicial branch to conduct a manual review of domestic violence, stalking, and related criminal cases, with the goal of compiling and organizing data for statistical analysis. The contractor will be prohibited from gathering or recording any personal identifying information about the parties involved. The bill appropriates $30,000 from state general funds for this position, which will be available for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. If additional funding becomes available from other sources such as federal or state grants, those funds must be used first before drawing from the appropriated state funds. The independent contractor's work will benefit the judicial branch, the governor's commission on domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and other interested organizations by providing comprehensive statistical insights into these case types. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and while the full expenditure is uncertain, it aims to support a more comprehensive understanding of domestic violence and stalking cases without compromising individual privacy.

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