Maryland HB450 protects the identity of victims of sexual assault or stalking in court filings.

Maryland HB450 amends the criminal procedure to protect the identity of victims of sexual assault or stalking by requiring the redaction of identifying information in court filings unless the court finds good cause to order otherwise. This applies to both criminal and juvenile delinquency cases. The bill defines "victim of sexual assault" and "victim of stalking" and mandates that courts redact information such as names and addresses of minor victims, victims of sexual assault, or victims of stalking from filings and records. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB450 protects the identity of victims of sexual assault or stalking in court filings.

Maryland HB450 amends the criminal procedure to protect the identity of victims of sexual assault or stalking by requiring the redaction of identifying information in court filings unless the court finds good cause to order otherwise. This applies to both criminal and juvenile delinquency cases. The bill defines "victim of sexual assault" and "victim of stalking" and mandates that courts redact information such as names and addresses of minor victims, victims of sexual assault, or victims of stalking from filings and records. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.