FL S1196

Adds exemption from public records disclosure for intelligence or investigative information that may reveal the address or place of employment of domestic violence victims as defined in chapter 741, Florida Statutes.

Law enforcement agencies may still disclose such confidential information in furtherance of official duties, to other governmental agencies, or for publication if needed to locate or identify endangered persons.

Extends public records protection to domestic violence cases in court records and proceedings under section 92.56, allowing defendants charged with domestic violence offenses to access victim identifying information for defense preparation under court order.

Allows use of pseudonyms for domestic violence victims in court records and restricts publication or broadcast from including identifying information about victims unless written consent is obtained or records are declared not confidential by court.

Domestic violence exemption subject to sunset review and will be repealed October 2, 2019, unless the Legislature reenacts it; existing exemptions for child abuse and sexual offense victims are subject to repeal October 2, 2016.