The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1292 on compensation for victims of violent crimes sponsored by Sen. Crider.Author Rep. Negele introduced the bill whichfor purposes of the law concerning compensation to victims of violent crime, changes the definition of “claimant” to include certain family members of a victim. The bill expands the list of exp … [Read more...] about Compensation for victims of violent crimes
victims rights
Police log information
The House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee heard SB 117 sponsored by Rep. Bartels regarding police log information. Sen. Walker presented the bill which exempts public disclosure of law enforcement records containing personal information relating to a victim of a crime or delinquent who is less than eighteen (18) from public access requirements without written consent … [Read more...] about Police log information
Compensation for victims of violent crimes
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1292 on compensation for victims of violent crimes authored by Rep. Negele.The billchanges, for purposes of the law concerning compensation to victims of violent crime, the definition of “claimant” to include certain family members of a victim. The bill expands the list of expenses eligible for compensation to inc … [Read more...] about Compensation for victims of violent crimes
Police log information
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 117 on police log information authored by Sen. K. WalkerThis billprovides that records containing personal information, including name, relating to the victim of a crime who is less than 18 years of age may not be disclosed by a public agency, unless access to the records is specifically required by a … [Read more...] about Police log information
Sexual assault victims' rights
S.E.A. 146, P.L. 58 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides rights to sexual assault victims, including the right to: (1) speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider, if available, and a victims assistance or a social worker, if a victim advocate or victim service provider is not available, before a forensic medical exam or during the course of an investigation; (2) the … [Read more...] about Sexual assault victims' rights