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IL SB3308

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Code of Civil Procedure and Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to allow judges to inspect rape crisis organization and domestic violence program records in camera when a victim is deceased, legally disabled, or missing for more than 6 months.

  • Permits courts to order disclosure of confidential records when necessary for official law enforcement investigations or criminal proceedings regarding the victim's death, disability, or disappearance.

  • Permits courts to order disclosure of confidential records when necessary for guardianship or custody proceedings involving the victim's minor child or children.

  • Applies the new disclosure provisions to both rape crisis counselor communications and domestic violence advocate or counselor communications previously protected by confidentiality privilege.

Legislative Description

DOM VIOLENCE-CONFIDENTIALITY

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/28/2014
Judiciary2/25/2014
Assignments2/14/2014

Full Bill Text

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