Law enforcement: other; individuals filing complaints against law enforcement; allow to remain private. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill protects the privacy of individuals who file complaints against law enforcement officers in Michigan. It prohibits the disclosure of an individual’s identity when they report misconduct, unless specific exceptions are met. The bill establishes a ‘Reporting of Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct Privacy Act’ to safeguard the confidentiality of these complaints. Violations of the act can result in a civil fine.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the disclosure of an individual’s identity when filing a complaint against a law enforcement officer.
- Creates the ‘Reporting of Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct Privacy Act’.
- Defines ‘law enforcement agency,’ ‘law enforcement officer,’ and ‘misconduct’ for the purpose of the act.
- Allows disclosure of identity only with the complainant’s consent or under specific legal circumstances (court order, criminal charges, arbitration, administrative hearings, etc.).
- Establishes a civil infraction penalty for violations of the act.
Who is affected
- Individuals filing complaints against law enforcement officers
- Law enforcement agencies
- Law enforcement officers
- Attorneys receiving misconduct complaints
- The Department of State Police and the Department of Attorney General
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