SB 1278 Summary

• Expands redaction of victim's identifying and locating information from criminal case discovery provided to defendants and defense attorneys.

• Requires law enforcement and prosecution agencies to redact victim's identifying and locating information from all records in criminal cases, including discovery disclosed to defendants, defense attorneys, and their staff.

• Defines "identifying information" as date of birth, social security number, and official government-issued driver license or identification number.

• Defines "locating information" as address, telephone number, email address, and place of employment.

• Carves out exceptions where information need not be redacted: victim's name (except for minor victims when confidentiality interests outweigh public interest), inter-agency records, victim-consented releases, and general crime location.