39 Current law requires written notice to be made to victims of crimes in the event that a
40 defendant is released on preconviction bail or released or escaped from custody. This bill
41 allows for that notice to be electronic. The bill requires the County Corrections Professional
38 Standards Council to implement an automated crime victims notification system. The
39 automated system provides a victim with timely notices of an offender's change in
40 incarceration status or custody and notices regarding criminal justice proceedings
41 considered to be in the best interest of crime victims in this State and in the interests of
42 public safety. Finally, the bill provides an appropriation of $575,000 from the General Fund
43 in fiscal year 2025-26 for the purposes of development, support and maintenance of the
44 automated crime victims notification system.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 981, SP 408: 15.2138, 15.6101, 17-A.2106, 17-A.2107