Inmate release: notice to victims.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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Public Safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the law to require that victims, family members, and witnesses be notified at least 20 days before an inmate is released from prison or jail, instead of the current 15-day requirement. The notification can be delivered via telephone, electronic mail, mail, or certified mail, and recipients must keep their contact information current with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation or county sheriff. The bill also clarifies that ‘release’ includes parole or probation supervision and escapes.
Key provisions
- Increases the notice period from 15 days to 20 days before inmate release.
- Allows victims to request notification via telephone, electronic mail, mail, or certified mail.
- Requires recipients to update their contact information with the department or county sheriff.
- Defines ‘release’ to include parole or probation supervision and escapes.
- Establishes substantial compliance for notification requirements.
Who is affected
- Victims of crimes
- Family members of victims
- Witnesses to crimes
- Inmates released from prison or jail
- Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Notable changes
- Expands the notification period from 15 to 20 days.
- Clarifies acceptable methods of notification (telephone, email, mail, certified mail).
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