Legislature(1997 - 1998)
04/23/1997 05:35 PM Senate FIN
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SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(JUD) "An Act relating to the rights of crime victims and victims of juvenile offenses; relating to the collection by victims of restitution from prisoners; relating to the definition of `incapacitated' for sexual offenses; creating the crime of interfering with a report of a crime involving domestic violence; relating to the safety of victims, other persons, and the community in setting bail or conditions of release; relating to access to certain records of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; amending Rules 6 and 43(d), Alaska Rules o f Criminal Procedure, Rules 404 and 615, Alaska Rules of Evidence, and Rule 3, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date." Representative Brian Porter, sponsor of the bill was invited to join the committee. He noted specifically that al fiscal notes were zero. He explained sections 3, 4, 5 and 6. Section 7 would redefine "incapacitated". He referred the members to the section analysis provided. Anne Carpeneti, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Department of Law was invited to join the committee. At this point Senator Adams and Senator Pearce conferred briefly agreeing that Senator Adams' amendment was the same as Senator Pearce's amendment #2. Ms. Carpeneti said that the department opposed amendment #2 and referred to the 1994 victims' rights law. She briefly outlined a present Fairbanks case. A mental examination for a victim should be very limited. Senator Pearce moved amendment #1 and without objection it was adopted. Senator Torgerson moved SCS CSHB 9(FIN) with individual recommendations and accompanying fiscal notes and without objection it was reported out.
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