Bill Summaries: S286 (2017-2018 Session)

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  • Bill S 286 (2017-2018)
    Summary date: Mar 15 2017 - View summary

    Only applies to the City of Winston­-Salem.

    Amends GS 132­1.4A to make law enforcement agency recordings public records and subject to disclosure and release within a reasonable time frame, unless a court order precluding disclosure or release has been obtained. Directs a law enforcement agency to notify persons appearing within a recording of disclosure within a specified time frame, and allows the release of the recording after a specified time period for receiving notice of a petition for a court order.

    Authorizes any person to file an action in Forsyth County Superior Court for an order prohibiting the disclosure or release of a law enforcement recording, and specifies procedure for notifying the law enforcement agency of the action. Specifies factors for the court to consider in determining whether to allow a recording to be released, including public safety, and the presence of highly sensitive personal information. Authorizes in camera review of the recording.

    Deletes the provisions currently governing disclosure, appeal of disclosure denial, and persons authorized to receive law enforcement recordings. Makes technical changes.
    Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management
    Forsyth

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