SB1217Introduced in the Senate
RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS-NOTICE
Introduced by Terri Bryant, District 58
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall immediately inform a victim of the early release of the prisoner from State custody or of the prisoner's pardon, commutation, furlough, or granting of sentence credit, if the victim has previously requested notification of that information. Provides that when the defendant has been found guilty but mentally ill and is granted early release, pardon, commutation, or furlough, the Prisoner Review Board immediately shall notify the victim, if the victim has previously requested notification of that information. Provides that the notification shall be based upon the most recent information as to the victim's residence or other location available to the Board. Provides that when no such information is available, the Board shall make all reasonable efforts to obtain the information and make the notification. Provides that this notification requirement is in addition to any notification requirements pursuant to any other statewide victim notification systems. Provides that the Board must document notification efforts if the victim alleges lack of notification.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
April 11, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Assigned to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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