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W.Va. bill to prohibit release of 911 recordings or transcripts t...

W.Va. bill to prohibit release of 911 recordings or transcripts to anyone, including news media, without court order or subpoena cleared Senate committee process and was poised for Senate floor amendments. Bill (SB-412) is being pushed by emergency center…

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directors who say they want to protect privacy of people who use 911 but are concerned with broadcasters’ airing lurid 911 calls. It would also prohibit making public the identity or location of person making 911 calls, reflecting proponents’ concerns of retribution because of reporting crimes or domestic violence.