Exempts the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney from Freedom of Information Act requests.
The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify that the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests. This exemption applies to various types of sensitive information, including those related to national security, law enforcement, and personal privacy. The bill specifies that certain records, such as those involving terrorism, national security, and personal information of law enforcement officers, are not subject to public disclosure. This change aims to protect sensitive information from being disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act.
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