Minnesota HF3481 requires prosecuting authorities to seek protective orders for evidence offensive to common sensibilities and clarifies the.

Minnesota HF3481 mandates that prosecuting authorities seek protective orders from the court to prevent the unnecessary public disclosure of evidence that is clearly offensive to common sensibilities. This applies particularly to cases involving minor victims or third parties. The bill also clarifies that inactive criminal investigative data, such as images and recordings that are offensive, are classified as private or nonpublic data unless their release would not jeopardize another investigation or reveal the identity of protected individuals.

Minnesota HF3481 requires prosecuting authorities to seek protective orders for evidence offensive to common sensibilities and clarifies the.

Minnesota HF3481 mandates that prosecuting authorities seek protective orders from the court to prevent the unnecessary public disclosure of evidence that is clearly offensive to common sensibilities. This applies particularly to cases involving minor victims or third parties. The bill also clarifies that inactive criminal investigative data, such as images and recordings that are offensive, are classified as private or nonpublic data unless their release would not jeopardize another investigation or reveal the identity of protected individuals.