Assembly Bill 370 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 following a conviction. The bill changes this process by requiring that, in counties with a victim and witness office, these offices will take over the responsibility of distributing the notification cards. This shift aims to streamline the process and ensure that victims receive timely information about court proceedings involving the defendants.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new statute, 950.06 (1m) (dg), which mandates that information related to victim notifications for court proceedings, particularly those concerning modifications of a defendant's sentence or probation, must be provided. The amendments also clarify that the director of state courts will supply the notification cards to both clerks of circuit court and county victim and witness offices, ensuring that victims can easily access the necessary forms to request updates on their cases.

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