DE HB243

Prohibits law-enforcement agencies from releasing or publishing the name or photograph of a juvenile unless the juvenile is charged with a violent felony.

Requires that release or publication of a juvenile's name or photograph be necessary to protect the public's safety.

Defines "juvenile" as a child 17 years of age or younger.

Defines "photograph of a juvenile" to include mugshots and any image depicting a juvenile arrested or suspected of committing a crime.

Defines "publish" to include dissemination to the public, display on publicly maintained social media pages or websites, and production or release for distribution.