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Panel approves bill to require DOC to give advance notice to local officials and victims of serious offender releases
Summary
The committee passed House Bill 12 50 to require at least seven days' electronic notice from the Department of Correction to local law enforcement and prosecutors about releases of serious violent offenders and to ensure victims who sign up for automated notification (SAVIN) are copied. The measure was prompted by the Susan Haney homicide and advanced 8–0.
Representative O'Brien presented House Bill 12 50 as a victim-centered measure that would require the Department of Correction to provide at least seven days' electronic notice to local sheriffs, prosecutors and police chiefs when a serious violent offender is released or discharged, both in the community…
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