SCS HCS HB 177 & HCS HB 622 -- COURT RECORDS FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES

This bill authorizes the judge presiding over a domestic assault,
sexual assault, stalking, or forcible rape case to publicly
disclose identifying information regarding the defendant which
could be used to identify or locate the victim of the crime.  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.

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