SB356
To Allow Disclosure To A Judge Of Information Obtained From The Arkansas Crime Information Center By The Office Of Child Support Enforcement Or Crime Victims Reparations Board.
Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 356 seeks to amend Arkansas law concerning the disclosure of records maintained by the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC). Specifically, it modifies current regulations that restrict the dissemination of information obtained by the Office of Child Support Enforcement and the Crime Victims Reparations Board. The bill introduces a new provision that permits these entities to disclose such information to a judge upon their request. This includes district court judges, circuit court judges, judges of the Court of Appeals, and Justices of the Supreme Court. The primary purpose is to streamline judicial access to specific data handled by these state agencies. The legislation aims to facilitate administrative and legal processes involving these offices by ensuring relevant information is accessible to the judiciary.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries include members of the judiciary—specifically district, circuit, appellate, and supreme court judges—who gain direct access to information maintained by the Office of Child Support Enforcement and the Crime Victims Reparations Board. Additionally, the Office of Child Support Enforcement and the Crime Victims Reparations Board benefit from clarified legal authority to share sensitive records with the courts to support judicial proceedings.
Who Might Suffer?
Individuals who are the subjects of records maintained by the Office of Child Support Enforcement or the Crime Victims Reparations Board may be negatively impacted, as the bill increases the scope of entities and circumstances under which their sensitive personal or criminal history data can be disclosed. Privacy advocates might also express concern regarding the expansion of access to protected government databases, as it potentially reduces the restrictions placed on the dissemination of such information.
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