SB 965
Providing protection of personal information of certain attorneys
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect the personal information of West Virginia district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, and district attorney investigators. It allows these individuals, or their representatives, to request that public bodies and third parties withhold their information. The bill also establishes a process for legal action if this protection is violated, while clarifying that information publicly posted by the Secretary of State is not exempt from publication or removal.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘protected individual’ as current or retired district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, and district attorney investigators.
- Allows protected individuals to request withholding of their personal information from disclosure.
- Requires verification of requester status (either directly or through the judicial administrator’s office).
- Provides a legal remedy (mandamus action) for violations of the protection.
- Clarifies that information posted by the Secretary of State is not subject to the protection.
Who is affected
- District Attorneys
- Assistant District Attorneys
- District Attorney Investigators
- Public Bodies
- Third Parties
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific legal protection for the personal information of prosecutors.
- Creates a process for requesting withholding of information.
- Defines requirements for verifying requester identity.
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