§ 12-30-13 - Confidentiality of information. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 12-30-13

   § 12-30-13  Confidentiality of information.– (a) All personally descriptive information, including, but not limited to,names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers,license or identification card numbers, automobile registration numbers, or anyother data that may compromise the identity or security of a witness protectionprogram participant, applicant, or former participant or applicant, is notsubject to disclosure pursuant to chapter 2 of title 38.

   (b) Except as provided for in this chapter and any superiorcourt rule of criminal procedure, all information regarding the whereabouts ofor expenditures concerning a witness who is participating in witnessprotection, or whose participation has ended, been terminated, or revoked bythe witness protection review board, shall not be released where that releaseof information would tend to compromise security or endanger witnessesparticipating in the witness protection program.

   (c) All information concerning any meetings of the witnessprotection review board shall not be subject to disclosure pursuant to chapter46 of title 42.

   (d) The witness protection review board shall be exempt fromthe provisions of chapter 2 of title 37 in connection with its procurement ofany goods, equipment, or services necessary to the implementation of thischapter.