FL H0369

Exempts personal identifying information of adults participating in civil citation or prearrest diversion programs from public disclosure requirements, except for those who fail to complete the program; exemption applies retroactively and is subject to sunset review on October 2, 2022.

Makes criminal history records sealed administratively under section 943.0586 confidential and exempt from public records disclosure, with the same effect as court-ordered sealing under section 943.059.

Expands the public records exemption in section 943.059(4) to include records sealed administratively, applying to cases where charges were not filed, dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or verdict of not guilty; exemption sunsets October 2, 2023.

Allows sealed record subjects to deny knowledge of arrests, except in specific circumstances including criminal justice employment, Bar admission, firearm purchases, and certain licensing and employment situations.

Effective dates vary: provisions dependent on HB 205 take effect upon its enactment; provisions dependent on HB 857 take effect July 1, 2018; general provisions take effect July 1, 2017.