Introduced by Sen. Michael Green R-Mayville on July 18, 2012
To revise the law that requires a crime victim to be notified about the perpetrator’s release or parole hearing, so that it also requires notification if the offender absconds while on bail or other release, requests a commutation or pardon, or dies; and allow a victim to testify and present exhibits at a parole hearing (rather than just provide a written statement). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 18, 2012
Reported in the Senate on September 12, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on September 12, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on September 12, 2012