Bill > S759

This bill, titled "Relative to the profits from crime," aims to prevent individuals convicted of crimes from profiting from their offenses. It proposes that upon the request of the Commonwealth or a victim, a judge must impose a probation term for a defendant that is at least as long as the maximum sentence for their crime, with a special condition prohibiting the defendant from profiting from any media publication or dissemination of facts related to their crime or experience with the criminal justice system. Additionally, the bill mandates that judges order restitution to victims for any profits or financial benefits a defendant receives from such publications. The bill also defines "proceeds of the crime" as assets or property obtained through notoriety gained from committing a crime, and requires any entity contracting with a defendant for such proceeds to report the agreement to the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance, with penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, the bill allows the Division to notify victims of these contracts and to seek provisional remedies to secure these proceeds on behalf of victims, declaring any actions taken by a defendant to avoid these provisions as null and void. Finally, it extends the statute of limitations for victims to file civil lawsuits against defendants for the duration of the defendant's incarceration, parole, or probation for the crime committed.