23-23.007. Victim Input

(1) Upon request of a victim, a victim shall receive advance notice of all public conditional release proceedings in which he or she is a victim and shall have the right to be present at such proceedings. Victims shall be notified at the most current address available to the Commission. (2) Upon request of a victim or any person harmed by the inmate or conditional releasee, a victim or any person harmed by the inmate or conditional releasee shall be given a reasonable time to address the Commission regarding any conditional release matter before the Commission by making an oral statement at a Commission meeting or by submitting a written statement. (3) Victims are permitted to read from a prepared text or speak with the use of notes. Victims are permitted to use photographs and other aids in making a presentation. Victims are permitted to present an audio or video presentation in lieu of or in addition to a personal presentation, provided the total does not exceed the alloted time. (4) Upon request of a victim, a victim will be notified of action taken by the Commission within a reasonable time after the meeting. (5) Victims who speak or have a written statement read into the record at a Commission meeting shall be advised that any information presented orally at a Commission meeting shall become public record. (6) No testimony will be allowed at Commission meetings regarding revocation matters. Other than a victim or member or employee of the Commission, any person wishing to make a statement at a Commission meeting on a conditional release revocation matter must submit to the Chair in writing his or her request, including a summary of the proposed statement, and receive prior written approval of the Chair. The Chair must determine that such proposed statement will serve the public interest and protect public safety.