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This bill establishes a "domestic violence registry" managed by the West Virginia State Police's Criminal Identification Bureau, which will contain the names and identifying information of individuals convicted of three or more misdemeanor or felony domestic violence offenses. The registry's purpose is to protect individuals, particularly children and household members, by allowing confidential inquiries to reveal a person's history of domestic violence convictions, with the goal of enabling people to take protective actions. Prosecuting attorneys will be required to report domestic violence convictions to this registry, and the information provided to those inquiring will include the nature of the convictions and other necessary details, but not the victim's name. All inquiries and the identities of those making them will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure laws, ensuring privacy for requesters while still providing a means for public awareness of repeat domestic violence offenders.

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