Bill > SB691

This bill modifies Missouri law regarding the redaction of personal identifying information in court records, effective August 28, 2023. The legislation requires courts to remove sensitive personal details from public court documents, including full Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, financial account information, driver's license numbers, and other identifying data. Specifically, the bill prohibits displaying the full home address of parties, victims, witnesses, and attorneys, and restricts the disclosure of minors' full names, addresses, and birth dates. The law mandates that these confidential details be filed on a separate, non-public confidential information sheet that can only be accessed by specific entities like financial institutions or government agencies with legal authorization. For family law and child-related legal cases, both petitioners and respondents must submit confidential filing sheets with personal information. When documents are released publicly, only the last four digits of identification numbers will be shown. The bill allows state agencies involved in child-related matters to access the confidential information without a court order, and courts may release the information for good cause. The legislation aims to protect individuals' privacy while maintaining the accessibility of court records.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=4600755