HB 1725 -- Crime Victims

Sponsor:  Harris (23)

Under current law, a victim of crime has the right to be informed
of proceedings involving his or her case and the prosecution and
incarceration of the offender.  This bill clarifies that a victim
must be notified of any decision by a circuit court regarding the
release of the offender to enter a drug treatment program or the
release of a first-time, nonviolent offender after 120 days of
incarceration, upon the recommendation of the Department of
Corrections.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am