Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners.

New York State Senate bill S00024 amends the criminal procedure law to allow victims of crimes to submit video recorded impact statements. It also requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so. The bill takes effect 90 days after it becomes law.

Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners.

New York State Senate bill S00024 amends the criminal procedure law to allow victims of crimes to submit video recorded impact statements. It also requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so. The bill takes effect 90 days after it becomes law.