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OH SB226
Bill
Status
9/20/2011
Primary Sponsor
Cliff Hite
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AI Summary
S.B. 226 Summary
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Amends Ohio's Public Records Act (Section 149.43) to add videotape or other visual media showing the killing of a peace officer as a confidential law enforcement investigatory record, making such materials exempt from public disclosure.
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Allows release of such videotape or visual media only in three circumstances: pursuant to court order, to law enforcement officers investigating the peace officer's death, or to members of the public who may inspect (but not copy) the materials in person at the public office.
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Defines "confidential law enforcement investigatory record" to include records pertaining to law enforcement matters where release would disclose suspect identity, witness information, investigative techniques, or information endangering law enforcement personnel or witnesses.
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Maintains existing Public Records Act provisions regarding public access to records, redaction requirements, and penalties for noncompliance, including statutory damages and attorney's fees for requestors.
Legislative Description
To exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act any videotape or other visual media taken by law enforcement personnel that shows the killing of a peace officer, except under certain circumstances.
Public records exception-visual media showing killing of peace officer
Last Action
To Judiciary Civil Justice
9/20/2011