Bill > A00693

This bill amends the executive law to improve how crime victims receive contact information about state corrections and victim assistance services. Specifically, the bill requires that when a victim, parent, guardian, or surviving family member is informed about a criminal case, they must be provided with contact details for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and the Office of Victim Assistance. The changes replace references to the state board of parole with the DOCCS and its victim assistance office, ensuring that crime victims can more easily obtain information about a defendant's incarceration status and update their own contact information. The bill aims to enhance communication and support for crime victims by making important contact information more readily available at the time of sentencing or as soon as possible afterward. The effective date of this bill is tied to a related legislative bill that also addresses victim notifications and rights.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A693