The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend existing statutes to expand the responsibilities of prosecutorial agencies in providing information to crime victims. Currently, victims have the right to receive police reports and video recordings from the investigating law enforcement agency at no charge. The bill would insert language to include the charging prosecutorial agency as an additional source from which victims or their immediate family members can obtain these materials, particularly in cases where the victim is killed or incapacitated. This change aims to ensure that victims have access to necessary information from both law enforcement and prosecutorial entities.

Additionally, the bill would make technical adjustments to existing language, such as clarifying the procedures and resources available to protect victims in domestic violence cases. It would also define "domestic violence offense" and specify that victims or their immediate family members are entitled to receive copies of relevant materials from both the law enforcement agency and the charging prosecutorial agency. Overall, these updates are intended to enhance the rights of victims and streamline the process of obtaining critical information related to their cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-386, 13-4405, 39-127, 8-384, 8-385, 13-1414, 13-3601, 8-323, 8-398, 13-4403, 13-4404, 39-129, 13-4417
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-386, 13-4405, 39-127, 8-384, 8-385, 13-1414, 13-3601, 8-323, 8-398, 13-4403, 13-4404, 39-129, 13-4417
Chaptered Version: 8-386, 13-4405, 39-127, 8-384, 8-385, 13-1414, 13-3601, 8-323, 8-398, 13-4403, 13-4404, 39-129, 13-4417