MI HB4798

Requires prosecuting attorneys to keep victim personal information confidential and redact it from documents provided to defense counsel or filed with the court, except where information is part of the crime's essential facts (res gestae).

Allows defendants to file motions requesting disclosure of redacted victim personal information if it is reasonably necessary for an adequate defense, with court approval required and limited purpose justification needed.

Court orders granting disclosure must limit information use to the approved limited purpose, keep information in exclusive custody of defense counsel or defendant, and prohibit reproduction or dissemination unless authorized.

Protects confidential addresses of Address Confidentiality Program participants from disclosure and permits information release to victim advocacy organizations for victim services.

Establishes a misdemeanor offense (up to 93 days imprisonment or $500 fine) for anyone who intentionally and willfully discloses victim personal information in violation of this section.