43.532. Use of records, limitations--authority of central records repository to retain information--unlawful obtaining of information, penalty. - Missouri Statutes

Use of records, limitations--authority of central recordsrepository to retain information--unlawful obtaining of information,penalty.

43.532. 1. Criminal history and identification records obtained fromthe central repository shall be used solely for the purpose for which theywere obtained. The subject of the record shall be afforded the opportunityto challenge the correctness, accuracy, or completeness of a criminalhistory record.

2. The central records repository shall have authority to engage inthe practice of collecting, assembling, or disseminating criminal historyrecord information for the purpose of retaining manually or electronicallystored criminal history information. Any person obtaining criminal historyrecord information from the central repository under false pretense, or whoadvertises or engages in the practice of collecting, assembling, anddisseminating as a business enterprise, other than for the purpose offurnishing criminal history information to the authorized requester for itsintended purpose, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

(L. 2003 S.B. 184)