The bill amends the definition of "criminal offense" within the Victims of Crime Act to include specific crimes against peace officers. The new language adds several offenses, including aggravated assault upon a peace officer, assault with intent to commit a violent felony upon a peace officer, battery upon a peace officer, and aggravated battery upon a peace officer. These additions aim to enhance the protections available to victims of crimes committed against law enforcement personnel.

Additionally, the bill makes a minor adjustment by removing the phrase "a" from the definition of "formally charged," which clarifies the legal language without altering its meaning. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the legal framework surrounding crimes against peace officers, ensuring that such offenses are recognized within the context of victim rights and protections.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 31-26-3