A bill for an act relating to confidential records including booking photographs.

This Iowa bill (SF 69) sets rules for releasing booking photographs - images taken by police after an arrest for identification. Generally, these photos are confidential, but they may be shared if a court approves one of three specific reasons: (1) to help catch a fugitive, (2) to address an immediate public safety threat, or (3) if the person was convicted of a serious felony (Class A/B) not involving drugs. The bill clarifies that "conviction" excludes deferred judgments unless revoked, and it does not affect police sharing photos internally between agencies. The law aims to balance public safety needs with privacy protections for individuals.