Freedom of Information Act; disclosure of criminal investigative records. (SB711)

Introduced By

Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke)

Progress

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Passed Committee
Passed House
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Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Freedom of Information Act; disclosure of criminal investigative records.  Limits the exemption for criminal investigative or prosecution records to those investigations or prosecutions that are ongoing. As a result, criminal investigative and prosecution records would be open to the public after the ongoing criminal investigation or prosecution has become final or has been otherwise terminated, unless there is jeopardy to any other criminal investigation or prosecution. The bill contains technical amendments.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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