§ 16-10-140. Accumulation of data concerning sexual offenses — Definitions

(a) As used in this section:

1. (1) “Family or household member” means the same as defined in § 5-26-302; and

2. (2) “Sex offense” means the same as defined in § 12-12-903.

(b)

1. (1) Consistent with the rules of the Supreme Court, the Administrative Office of the Courts is encouraged to individually track or design a method to track and accumulate data on the familial or residential status of the victim of a sex offense in relation to the offender.

2. (2) A method designed under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall:

   1. (A) Indicate whether the victim was a family or household member of the offender at the time of the sex offense; and

   2. (B) Protect against revealing the identity of the victim, either directly or indirectly.