California AB1490 mandates notification to victims of certain crimes before inmate release.

California AB1490 requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county sheriff, or local corrections director to notify victims of specific crimes at least 20 days before the release of the convicted person from prison or jail. This includes releases due to time served, parole, or escape. The notification must be made by telephone, email, mail, or certified mail, using the method chosen by the victim. The bill also mandates attempts to notify victims who did not originally request notification and requires the confidentiality of all victim contact information.

California AB1490 mandates notification to victims of certain crimes before inmate release.

California AB1490 requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county sheriff, or local corrections director to notify victims of specific crimes at least 20 days before the release of the convicted person from prison or jail. This includes releases due to time served, parole, or escape. The notification must be made by telephone, email, mail, or certified mail, using the method chosen by the victim. The bill also mandates attempts to notify victims who did not originally request notification and requires the confidentiality of all victim contact information.