Senate Bill 372 proposes amendments to existing statutes regarding the distribution of crime victim notification cards. Currently, the clerk of the court is responsible for providing these cards to victims of crime. The bill changes this process by stipulating that if a county has a victim and witness office, that office will be responsible for distributing the notification cards instead of the clerk. This change is reflected in the amendments to sections 302.113, 302.114, and 973.09, where the language is updated to include the victim and witness offices as the primary distributors of these cards.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 950.06 (1m) (dg), which outlines the responsibilities of victim and witness offices in relation to victim notifications for court proceedings, particularly those concerning modifications of a criminal defendant's sentence or probation. The bill ensures that victims can still send completed cards to the clerk of the circuit court, while also maintaining the confidentiality of their mailing addresses in court records. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the notification process for crime victims and enhance their access to information regarding court proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 302.113(9g)(g)3, 302.113, 302.114(6)(e), 302.114, 973.09(3m)(c), 973.09