BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 1235: Nonconviction records

Concerning the privacy of nonconviction records.

Summary

Restricts dissemination of non-conviction data is unless the individual identified in the data has provided express written permission for the information be distributed.
Specifies that the definition of "non-conviction data" includes conviction records that have been vacated.
Specifies that upon requested, an individual's record of exonerating disposition must be kept confidential except that the information must be available to court personnel, judicial officers, law enforcement, prosecutors, the individual of record and the individual's attorney.

From the House Bill Analysis 2011 (HB 1235), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to privacy of nonconviction records;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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