Relating to the notification of the parole hearing and the victim’s...

The purpose of this bill is to address the notification of the parole hearing and the victim's right to be heard to allow other notified persons listed on the parole hearing form to be allowed to submit not only written statements, but also speak at the parole board hearings. The purpose of the bill is to also allow the offender to submit written statements and provide names of witnesses to speak at the parole hearing.