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SB 32

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIVACY FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, AND PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Carson and 12 co-sponsors

Delaware law restricts public access to personal information about correctional, probation, and parole officers to enhance their safety from offenders.

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Bill Summary · SB 32

Legislative bill overview

SB 32 amends Delaware's Title 11 criminal code to enhance privacy protections for correctional officers, probation officers, and parole officers. The bill restricts public access to personal information about these law enforcement personnel, likely including home addresses, phone numbers, and family details.

Why is this important

Correctional and probation/parole officers face potential safety risks from inmates and offenders they supervise. Privacy protections can reduce harassment, threats, and violence against officers and their families. However, this must be balanced against public records transparency and accountability in law enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Public records vs. privacy: Restricts access to information that citizens and journalists traditionally use to monitor government employees and verify conflicts of interest
  • Scope of protected information: Unclear which specific data categories are covered and whether the restrictions apply appropriately without overreach
  • Unequal transparency standards: May create different privacy rules for correctional officers compared to other law enforcement or public employees, raising equity questions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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