Bill > S887

This bill makes several key changes to laws related to profits from crime: 1. It requires judges to impose a term of probation on defendants, with a special condition prohibiting them from profiting off their crimes or experiences with the criminal justice system. This applies when requested by the Commonwealth or a victim during a victim impact statement. 2. It requires judges to order restitution to victims for any profits the defendant has received or been promised related to the publication or dissemination of their crime or experiences. 3. It requires any person or entity that contracts to pay a defendant for using their "unique knowledge or notoriety" related to a crime to submit the contract to the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance within 30 days. Violations can result in civil penalties. 4. It allows the Division to take steps to notify victims of any such contracts or agreements, and gives the Division the right to seek various legal remedies on behalf of victims. 5. It tolls the statute of limitations for tort actions by victims against a defendant during any period of the defendant's incarceration, parole, or probation. The overall goal of the bill is to prevent criminals from profiting off their crimes and ensure any such profits are directed to their victims.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S887