AZ HB2653

Allows victims to request redaction of their name from public records if the law enforcement or prosecution agency reasonably expects that releasing the name will result in harassment, threats to safety, or witness tampering.

Victim name redaction does not apply to records transmitted between law enforcement and prosecution agencies, courts, or disclosed to defendants and their attorneys; records of deceased victims; records with victim consent; court-ordered disclosures; or records after final disposition of the case.

Expands victim privacy protections to include vulnerable adults as defined in section 13-3623, allowing their representatives to designate consent for information release.

Adds witness name redaction provisions allowing law enforcement or prosecution agencies to redact witness names from public records upon request if they reasonably expect disclosure will result in harassment, threats, or tampering.

Witness name redaction exceptions include written consent, court orders, final disposition of the case, and records transmitted between law enforcement, prosecution agencies, and courts.