North Carolina S129 prohibits the release of booking photographs by public law enforcement agencies.

North Carolina S129, the Booking Photograph Privacy Act, establishes that booking photographs are confidential and not public records. Public law enforcement agencies are prohibited from publishing or distributing these photographs, except when a booking photograph is a record of a criminal investigation related to a missing person report. A court may order the release of a booking photograph if it is necessary for immediate law enforcement needs. This act takes effect on October 1, 2025.

North Carolina S129 prohibits the release of booking photographs by public law enforcement agencies.

North Carolina S129, the Booking Photograph Privacy Act, establishes that booking photographs are confidential and not public records. Public law enforcement agencies are prohibited from publishing or distributing these photographs, except when a booking photograph is a record of a criminal investigation related to a missing person report. A court may order the release of a booking photograph if it is necessary for immediate law enforcement needs. This act takes effect on October 1, 2025.