23-22.007. Victim Input

(1) A victim, relative of a minor who is a victim, relative of a homicide victim, victim representative or victim advocate (hereinafter referred to as victims) shall receive advance notification any time a control release case is placed on the docket for Commission action regarding that inmate. Victims shall be notified at the most current address available to the agency.

(2) Victims of any crime committed by an inmate shall be permitted to appear and speak only upon the prior written approval of the Chair of the Commission, or victims can submit a written statement regarding their views.

(3) Victims addressing the Commission regarding a particular inmate are allowed a reasonable time as designated by the Chair to make a presentation to the Commission at a Commission meeting. Other interested parties may also speak on behalf of victims since Commission meetings are public meetings.

(4) Victims are permitted to read from a prepared text or speak with the use of notes. Any prepared text can be entered into the inmate’s record following the victim’s oral presentation. Victims will be allowed to use photographs and other aids in making a presentation. Victims who prefer shall be permitted to play a tape or present a video presentation in lieu of or in addition to a personal presentation, provided the total does not exceed the allotted time.

(5) All materials submitted by victims to the Commission will be included in the inmate file and shall be stamped confidential and excluded under the public records law.

(6) Victims who choose not to appear at meetings or make a written statement, but wish only to be notified of the action taken by the Commission, will be notified of such action at a reasonable time after the meeting.

(7) Victims who appear at a meeting or submit a written statement will be notified of action taken by the Commission at the meeting or within a reasonable period of time after the meeting.

(8) Victims who provide written or verbal testimony at the Commission meeting shall be advised that any information submitted at Commission meetings shall become public record.

Rulemaking Authority 947.146(6)(i), 947.07, 947.20, 119.07, 947.135 FS. Law Implemented 947.146 FS. History–New 9-1-90, Amended 1-5-94, 8-16-94, 2-12-13.