The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 246 on redaction of court records sponsored by Rep. Bascom and Rep. Ireland and authored by Sen. Freeman. The bill requires the names of child victims, child witnesses, and certain other persons to be redacted in criminal cases. To achieve redaction, the bill requires the use of an anonymous designator such as "Child … [Read more...] about Redaction of court records
victims rights
Notice of release and victim notification
The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard HB 1250 on notice of release and victim notification authored by Rep. O’Brien. The bill requires the department of correction to electronically notify, at least seven days in advance, the: (1) county sheriff; (2) prosecuting attorney; and (3) chief of police; of the county or municipality into which the department will release a s … [Read more...] about Notice of release and victim notification
Victim impact statement at sentencing
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 9 on victim impact statement at sentencing authored by Sen. Brown. The bill requires a defendant to be present in the courtroom while a victim makes a statement concerning the crime and the sentence unless the defendant presents a safety risk or causes a significant disruption. The Committee amended the bill by consent to … [Read more...] about Victim impact statement at sentencing
Redaction of children’s names in court records
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 246 on the redaction of children’s names in court records authored by Sen. Freeman. The bill requires the names of child victims, child witnesses, and certain other persons to be redacted in criminal cases. The bill also requires the use of an anonymous designator such as "Child Witness No. 1" when redacting a name and p … [Read more...] about Redaction of children’s names in court records
Compensation for victims of violent crime
S.E.A. 172, P.L. 20 Effective: July 1, 2024 Amends definitions of emergency shelter care, motor vehicle, violent crime, and victim of a child sex crime. Changes out-of-pocket loss to out-of-pocket expenses. Provides that certain records obtained by the victim services division (division) of the criminal justice institute are to remain confidential. Provides that, where justice … [Read more...] about Compensation for victims of violent crime