identifying information; records; confidentiality
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill allows eligible individuals to request that the county recorder and county assessor redact identifying information, including names and addresses, from records maintained by those offices. It applies to various public officials and individuals who have sought protection from harassment or are participants in the address confidentiality program. The bill establishes a process for filing requests, obtaining court orders for redaction, and ensuring that the redacted information is maintained by the respective offices.
Key provisions
- Individuals can request redaction of identifying information from county recorder and assessor records.
- Requests must be filed with a presiding judge and include specific details about the reasons for the request.
- Eligible persons include public officials, former public officials, peace officers, and those protected under orders of protection.
- Court orders can be issued to redact information and remain in effect for five years.
- The county recorder must implement the court order within ten days of receiving it.
- The bill establishes a process for notifying individuals whose information is redacted.
- The bill clarifies that access to records for lien purposes is not restricted.
- The bill defines ‘eligible person’ and includes a list of relevant professions and roles.
Who is affected
- County recorders
- County assessors
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