§ 31-21.2-7 - Data collection and use.

SECTION 31-21.2-7

   § 31-21.2-7  Data collection and use.– (a) Data acquired under this chapter shall not be used in any legal proceedingto establish an inference of discrimination except by court order; provided,however, that use of the data for this purpose shall be allowed only uponcompletion of the study authorized by § 31-21.2-6. All data collectedpursuant to this chapter shall be public. For those motor vehicle stops where acitation was issued or an arrest was made, the forms prepared pursuant to§ 31-21.2-6(b) of this chapter shall include a citation or arrest numberfor reference. The data collection form shall not include the name or badgenumber of the officer completing the form.

   (b) Any police officer who in good faith records traffic stopinformation pursuant to the requirements of this chapter shall not be heldcivilly liable for the act of recording the information unless the officer'sconduct was reckless.