3261 AMH OBRI MORI 029

HB 3261 - H AMD 690

By Representative O’Brien

WITHDRAWN 2/10/2006

   On page 4, line 7, after "shall" strike all material through "board" on line 9 and insert "provide opportunities for the victims of the offender's crimes to present oral, video, written, or in-person testimony to the board. The procedures for victim input shall be developed by rule. To facilitate victim involvement, county prosecutor's offices shall ensure that any victim impact statements and contact information for victims of record are forwarded to the board as part of the judgment and sentence"

EFFECT: Requires the board to "provide opportunities" for the victim to provide input instead of "make reasonable efforts" to do so. Allows victims of the offender's crimes to provide input, instead of the victims of the offender's crime of conviction. Allows a victim to present video or in-person testimony, in addition to oral or written testimony, to the board. Allows the board to set the procedures for victim input by rule. Requires county prosecutors to ensure that any victim impact statements and contact information for victims of record are forwarded to the board as part of the judgment and sentence.