Bill > S00630

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to require district attorneys to notify crime victims by letter within 60 days of a case's final disposition if the disposition includes a conviction. The letter must inform victims of their rights regarding parole hearings, specifically their right to submit a written, audio, or video victim impact statement to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and their ability to personally meet with a member of the State Board of Parole at a separate time and place from the offender's parole interview. Previously, such notification was only required upon victim request or for specific types of felony offenses. The bill expands these notification requirements to all conviction cases and explicitly states that victims can voluntarily appear at the offender's parole interview and make a statement while the offender is present. A copy of this notification letter must also be provided to the Board of Parole, ensuring that victims are fully informed of their rights to participate in the post-conviction process.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S630