FL H7103

Makes juvenile criminal history information confidential and exempt from public records requirements, except for juveniles charged with or adjudicated for felonies or transferred to adult court.

Specifies that juvenile arrest records, names, photographs, and crime reports are not automatically public solely due to the child's age, with exemptions repealing October 2, 2020 unless renewed by legislature.

Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to provide confidential juvenile criminal history records to minors and their parents/guardians for review purposes at no cost.

Allows private entities operating contracted detention facilities and correctional facilities to receive criminal history records (including confidential juvenile records) from sheriffs and the Department of Corrections, with records remaining confidential.

States that restricting release of juvenile misdemeanor records serves the public interest by removing barriers to employment and supporting the rehabilitative purpose of the juvenile justice system.