North Dakota lawmakers have rejected a bill meant to prevent the release of police mugshots. The proposal by Republican Rep. Shannon Roers Jones, of Fargo, would have made booking photos confidential unless the arrestee became a fugitive from justice, failed to appear in court or was convicted of an offense related to their arrest. There was also an exception for “a compelling public safety or law enforcement interest warranting release.” The House tally on Monday was three votes short of moving the legislation on to the Senate. Supporters of the measure say mugshots live forever online and cause distress for people who are arrested but never charged with a crime. Opponents say the bill would infringe upon the public’s right to know.
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