FL S1508

Require county recorders and clerks of court to publicly display on Internet websites the identity of defendants or respondents against whom protective injunctions are entered under domestic violence, repeat violence, or dating violence statutes, unless the defendant or respondent is a minor.

Allow affected parties to request that protective injunction information be added to public websites if not already posted, with requests submitted in writing by mail, facsimile, electronic transmission, or in person, with no fee charged.

Require county recorders and clerks of court to post conspicuous notices on their websites and in their offices by July 31, 2021, informing the public of the right to request addition of protective injunction information.

Authorize affected persons to petition circuit court for orders directing compliance with the public records requirements.

Require that final judgments for injunctions for protection be recorded in official records, effective July 1, 2021.