HCS HB 177 -- COURT RECORDS FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES (Cox)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Committee on Judiciary

This substitute gives the judge in a domestic assault case the
discretion to publicly disclose identifying information regarding
the defendant which could be used to identify or locate the
victim.  The victim may provide a statement regarding whether or
not he or she wants the information to remain closed.  The judge
must consider the statement of the victim and the welfare and
safety of the victim in determining whether to disclose the
information.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2010, FY 2011, and
FY 2012.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:24 am