Indiana HB1250 mandates electronic notifications to law enforcement and victims regarding the release or discharge of serious violent felons.

Indiana HB1250 requires the Department of Correction to electronically notify law enforcement and victims at least seven days before the release or discharge of serious violent felons. The bill mandates that courts and prosecuting attorneys inform victims of their rights and the availability of community services. It also requires the court to designate a victim representative if the victim is deceased, incapacitated, or under eighteen years old. Effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1250 mandates electronic notifications to law enforcement and victims regarding the release or discharge of serious violent felons.

Indiana HB1250 requires the Department of Correction to electronically notify law enforcement and victims at least seven days before the release or discharge of serious violent felons. The bill mandates that courts and prosecuting attorneys inform victims of their rights and the availability of community services. It also requires the court to designate a victim representative if the victim is deceased, incapacitated, or under eighteen years old. Effective July 1, 2026.