Requires a person convicted and confined for a serious violent offense, before commencing a civil action in state court against the victim of the offense or the victim's family, to first obtain from the sentencing judge, if available, or the presiding judge in the county of conviction, an order authorizing the action to proceed.

Authorizes the loss of early release time or other privileges if the authorization is not obtained.

Authorizes the department of corrections to exercise discretion to determine whether and how the loss may be applied.