Maryland SB294 protects the identity of victims of sexual assault or stalking in court filings.

Maryland SB294 amends the criminal procedure law to prevent the disclosure of identifying information of victims of sexual assault or stalking in court filings, unless the court finds clear and convincing evidence that there is good cause to order otherwise. The bill requires courts to redact such information from existing filings upon request. It defines "identifying information" as any detail that could reasonably identify a minor victim, a victim of sexual assault, or a victim of stalking. The law applies to both electronic and paper court filings, including charging documents.

Maryland SB294 protects the identity of victims of sexual assault or stalking in court filings.

Maryland SB294 amends the criminal procedure law to prevent the disclosure of identifying information of victims of sexual assault or stalking in court filings, unless the court finds clear and convincing evidence that there is good cause to order otherwise. The bill requires courts to redact such information from existing filings upon request. It defines "identifying information" as any detail that could reasonably identify a minor victim, a victim of sexual assault, or a victim of stalking. The law applies to both electronic and paper court filings, including charging documents.