Bill > S00770

This bill amends the executive law to improve how crime victims receive contact information for important state agencies. Specifically, the bill requires that when a victim is informed about a criminal case, they will now receive contact details for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and its Office of Victim Assistance. The changes replace references to the state board of parole with the new agency contacts, ensuring that victims can more easily stay informed about a defendant's incarceration status and update their own contact information. The bill mandates that district attorneys provide victims, parents of minor victims, or surviving family members in homicide cases with an informational pamphlet that includes these contact details, including a toll-free telephone number. This update aims to enhance victim support and communication throughout the criminal justice process by making it easier for victims to access important information about their case and the offender.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S770