HB 565: Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act

The proposed law aims to protect the privacy of grand jurors and the signature of a grand-jury foreperson. This exemption would apply to public records law, ensuring that the names and addresses of grand jurors and the signatures of grand-jury forepersons are not disclosed. The law would also name this act the "Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act". The exemption would not apply to records that are already exempt from disclosure under public records law, such as medical records or records related to certain court proceedings.<br>The bill aims to balance public access to records with the need to protect sensitive information. It defines what types of records are public records, including reports, documents, and information presented to a domestic violence fatality review board. The bill excludes certain records from public disclosure, such as law enforcement investigatory records, attor…