SB 980
Clarifying office of Prosecuting Attorney exemption from Freedom of Information Act
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies that the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in West Virginia is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. Specifically, it states that the office is not considered a custodian of records. The bill maintains existing exemptions related to various types of information, including trade secrets, personal information, law enforcement records, and records related to terrorism, while adding clarifications and refinements to those exemptions.
Key provisions
- Designates the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney as not a custodian of records.
- Maintains existing exemptions related to trade secrets, personal information, and law enforcement records.
- Clarifies exemptions for records related to the detection and investigation of crime.
- Reinforces exemptions for records related to terrorist acts and national security.
- Defines ‘terrorist act’ for the purposes of the exemption.
- Preserves existing exemptions for records related to vulnerability assessments and response plans.
- Maintains exemptions for records related to concealed weapon permits, with exceptions for law enforcement purposes.
- Clarifies exemptions for utility customer information.
Who is affected
- The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in West Virginia
- Individuals seeking access to records of the Prosecuting Attorney
- The West Virginia Legislature
- The public
- Government agencies subject to the Freedom of Information Act
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