Art. 56A.101 VICTIM PRIVACY

Here's a plain English summary of this rule.

This rule protects a crime victim's personal information from becoming public through the court file. The victim's home address should not be included in court paperwork, unless it's needed to show where the crime happened. Courts try to keep this information private as much as they reasonably can.

The victim's phone number is protected even more strictly. It should never be part of the court file, with no exceptions listed.

The point of this rule is simple. Victims already went through a crime, and they shouldn't have to worry about their address or phone number becoming public record for anyone to find. This gives them some privacy and safety during a process that can already feel stressful and exposing.