1. The attorney general shall in a timely manner inform victims of a sexually violent offense committed by a person:
- (1) That a written notice has been given by the agency with jurisdiction to the attorney general and the multidisciplinary team pursuant to subsection 1 of section 632.483;
- (2) Of the decision of the prosecutor's review committee in determining whether or not the person may be a sexually violent predator;
- (3) That a petition has been filed with the circuit court pursuant to section 632.484 or 632.486;
- (4) Of the outcome of a trial held pursuant to the provisions of section 632.492;
- (5) Of the filing of any petition or pending proceedings held pursuant to the provisions of sections 632.498 to 632.505;
- (6) Of the escape of any person committed under sections 632.480 to 632.513.
- 2. Such victims shall have the right to be present at any proceeding held pursuant to the provisions of sections 632.480 to 632.513. Failure to notify shall not be a reason for postponement of release. Nothing in this section shall create a cause of action against the state or an employee of the state acting within the scope of the employee's employment as a result of the failure to notify pursuant to this section.
(L. 1998 H.B. 1405, et al. § 10, A.L. 1999 H.B. 852, A.L. 2006 H.B. 1698, et al.)
Effective 6-05-06