Columbia Records and meetings for complaints filed on or after August 28, 2021 ordinance (§ 21-54.1)

(a) All records compiled as a result of a complaint filed against a police officer on or after August 28, 2021 shall be subject to the confidentiality requirements of RSMo § 590.502. Such records shall be held confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure under RSMo Ch. 610 except by lawful subpoena or court order, by release approved by the officer, or as otherwise provided in RSMo § 590.070.

(b) For any complaint filed against a police officer on or after August 28, 2021, the board shall meet in closed session to hear statements and discuss matters related to any complaint, as complaint is defined in this article.