Feb

Question 1

PUBLIC OFFICER’s
UNKNOWINGLY VIOLATED
Ch. 119.

Answer 1

non-criminal infraction w/ fine not exceeding $500.

Question 2

PUBLIC OFFICER
KNOWING VIOLATED
of Ch. 119.07 ~ inspection & copy of records, fees & exemptions.

• What did he commit?
• What is his penalty?

Answer 2

Removal
Misdemeanor 1st degree up to 1 yr
$1,000

Question 3

PERSON
WILLFULLY & KNOWINGLY VIOLATED
Ch. 119.

What did he commit?
What is his penalty?

Answer 3

Misdemeanor 1st degree

• Up to 1 yr
• $1,000

Question 4

PERSON
WILLFULLY & KNOWINGLY VIOLATED
Ch. 119.105 ~ police reports

• What did he commit?
• What is his penalty?

Answer 4

Felony of 3rd degree

• 5 yrs
• $5k

habitual - up to 10

Question 5

PERSON
WILLFULLY & KNOWINGLY VIOLATED
Ch. 119.105 ~ police reports

Why is this penalty so harsh?

Answer 5

A person w/ an exempt or confidential info in a police report may not use that info for any commercial solicitation of the victims or relatives of the victims of crimes or accidents
AND
may not knowing disclose such info to any 3rd party to solicit.
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This does not prohibit the news media legally entititled to same or data collection purposes