MO HB330

Designates crime scene and death scene photographs and video recordings depicting severe mutilation of deceased persons as open for inspection but closed for copying after an investigation becomes inactive.

Permits disclosure to law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, coroners, child fatality review panels, and Department of Social Services officials without restriction.

Allows deceased person's next of kin (spouse, adult child, or parent in that order) to access materials, unless the relative was convicted of a crime resulting in the deceased's death.

Enables circuit court judges to order disclosure in closed investigations upon written findings that public interest outweighs privacy interests, after reviewing materials in camera and providing next of kin two weeks' notice.

Permits defense counsel to access materials for litigation purposes and disclose to clients and expert assistants, but prohibits further dissemination except as necessary court exhibits.