family court; address confidentiality
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona statutes to enhance the address confidentiality program for individuals facing domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking. It establishes a process for using a substitute address for official purposes, including voter registration, court proceedings, and government services. The bill also clarifies rules regarding disclosure of a participant’s actual address and strengthens protections for those utilizing the program, particularly concerning court orders and potential surveillance.
Key provisions
- Establishes a substitute address for program participants to use for official purposes.
- Requires courts to use the substitute address in legal proceedings involving program participants.
- Protects the confidentiality of program participants’ actual addresses, limiting disclosure except under specific court orders or government requests.
- Modifies voter registration procedures to utilize the substitute address and maintain confidentiality.
- Clarifies the process for notifying courts of a participant’s involvement in the program.
- Defines key terms related to the address confidentiality program, including ‘eligible person’ and ‘law enforcement support staff member.’
- Addresses the use of the substitute address in school records and property tax assessments.
- Provides for the redaction of actual addresses from public records within 90 days of a participant’s application.
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