The Driver's Privacy Protection Act: a federal collision with states' rights

Article Abstract:

A state-by-state legislative update concerning the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act, juvenile records, public access to electronic meetings and documents, journalists' newsgathering rights, political advertising regulations and sex offender tracking is provided for 1997. Some states are allowing drivers to restrict access to their personal information in Dept of Motor Vehicles' records. Several states are increasing access to juvenile records, with Iowa releasing records on ten years olds or older. State access laws in many states are expanding to include electronic media.

Laws, regulations and rules, Sex offenders, Political advertising, Juvenile delinquency, Journalists

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Police records: a guide to effective access in the 50 states & D.C

Article Abstract:

Police records are important resources for reporters and so knowing how to obtain this information is essential. Police information is usually obtained from the log of all calls for assistance, the incident report or the arrest log. Most states have open records laws allowing access to public records, but police departments often have their own policies. Knowing members of a police force can be beneficial. A state-by-state analysis of police record access is provided.

Methods, Journalism

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Police records: a guide to effective access in the 50 states & D.C

Article Abstract:

Police records in most states are considered public records and open to the public under Freedom of Information acts. Some states have restrictions or exemptions to information found in police records, usually regarding privacy and fair trial issues or ongoing investigations. Details regarding access to police records by state are included.

Criminal registers

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