AB 2569 Summary

• Exempts names and addresses of crime victims under 18 years of age from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act.

• Requires law enforcement officers receiving reports of crimes against minors to indicate the victim's age on the report and inform the reporting party that the minor's identity will remain confidential.

• Mandates that minors alleged to be crime victims be referred to by pseudonyms (such as Jane Doe or John Doe) in all criminal proceedings and records.

• Allows courts to grant pseudonym protection to witnesses under 18 years of age upon finding good cause, considering factors such as witness safety and immigration status concerns.

• Preserves prosecution and defense discovery obligations and does not limit information sharing with prosecutors, parole officers, hearing officers, and probation officers when authorized by law.