Plain English Breakdown
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Criminal Justice Researcher Access to Data Act
This bill amends state laws to give qualified researchers a legal way to access criminal justice data and requires the Attorney General to guide agencies on sharing this information.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Chapter 18 of Title 50 regarding state printing and documents.
- Provides bona fide researchers with legal means to access criminal justice data and records.
- Includes legislative findings and declarations about the law.
- Requires definitions for terms used in the new rules.
- Directs the Attorney General to provide guidance on sharing data with researchers.
Who It Names or Affects
- Bona fide researchers seeking criminal justice information
- Criminal justice agencies that hold data and records
- The Office of the Attorney General
Limits and Unknowns
- The provided text does not define what qualifies as a 'bona fide researcher'.
- The specific steps for researchers to request data are not listed in this summary.
- It is unclear if there are fees or limits on the amount of data that can be shared based on this text alone.