Bill > LB52

This bill expands the list of "covered offenses" for which crime victims must be notified about various legal proceedings and actions related to the convicted offender. The bill adds several new criminal offenses to the notification requirements, including manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide, various degrees of assault, terroristic threats, stalking, false imprisonment, sexual abuse by a school employee, child enticement, sexual abuse of a protected individual, domestic assault, and sex or labor trafficking. The bill maintains the existing process where county attorneys must forward victim contact information to relevant state agencies like the Board of Parole and Department of Correctional Services after a felony conviction. Victims retain the right to waive notification or request notification at any time, and agencies are required to keep victim contact information confidential. The expanded list of offenses means more victims will now receive notifications about parole hearings, release dates, escape incidents, furloughs, and other significant events related to the offender's custody and legal status. The bill aims to provide broader victim support and awareness throughout the criminal justice process by ensuring more comprehensive notification for a wider range of serious criminal offenses.

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