Supporting crime victims and witnesses by promoting victim-centered, trauma-informed responses.

Summary

The bill establishes new rules that let courts limit a defendant’s direct contact with victim‑witnesses in sexual assault and domestic‑violence cases, especially when the defendant is representing themselves. It also broadens victim‑centered services, adds a forensic‑exam consent rule for minors in strangulation cases, and creates a statewide advisory group to study and recommend trauma‑informed policies. The measures aim to reduce trauma for survivors while preserving defendants’ constitutional rights.

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