Illinois SB1217 outlines procedures to enforce crime victims' rights, including notice of court proceedings, restitution, and parole hearings.
Illinois SB1217 amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act to ensure crime victims' rights are enforced. It mandates law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and corrections to provide victims with information and notices about court proceedings, parole hearings, and restitution. Victims can submit statements to the Prisoner Review Board and request support persons at trials. The bill also outlines procedures for handling confidential information and provides remedies for violations of victims' rights.
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