RELEASE OF LEO RECORDINGS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
Senate Bill 123 (Public) Filed Wednesday, February 22, 2017
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO HAVE SOLE DISCRETION TO RELEASE RECORDINGS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUSPECT IDENTIFICATION OR APPREHENSION AND FOR NONCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE PURPOSES.
Intro. by D. Davis, Pate.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Feb 23 2017)

Bill History:

S 123

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill S 123 (2017-2018)
    Summary date: Feb 22 2017 - View Summary

    Amends GS 132-1.4A(h) to provide that a custodial law enforcement agency can disclose or release a recording for the purposes listed in the statute at the sole discretion of the custodial law enforcement agency (previously, did not clarify disclosure or release for the specified purposes was at the their sole discretion). Further, adds to the three existing specified purposes for which a custodial law enforcement agency may disclose or release a recording to allow disclosure or release for (1) the purpose of suspect identification or apprehension and (2) noncriminal investigative purposes such as community-oriented publicity or goodwill. 

    Government, Public Records and Open Meetings, Public Safety and Emergency Management
    GS 132
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