Legislation Would Improve Victim Notification

Current Missouri law notifies crime victims by phone of changes to their case when the offender is locked up. House Speaker Pro Tem Mike Henderson of Desloge is proposing to add e-mail to the notification list, citing how often people change their number while a particular e-mail address might not change. He tells Missourinet that House Bill 196 is aimed at giving victims a little bit more peace of mind…

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Several changes were added to the bill, including about earned discharge. The bill could reach the Senate floor soon.

(From Missourinet)