SB17 Summary

• Establishes "Lisa's Law" to enable crime victims to recover civil damages and restitution from individuals convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude, with notice requirements triggered when payments or funds exceed $5,000.

• Requires persons, correctional officials, and state entities to provide written notice to the Board of Adjustment when making or obligating payments to convicted individuals, triggering victim notification at their last known addresses.

• Authorizes crime victims and the Attorney General to bring civil actions against convicted individuals and their representatives, with a five-year statute of limitations from discovery of profits or funds.

• Creates an escrow account mechanism requiring the Board to hold assessed funds from persons who knowingly fail to provide notice, with assessments up to the payment amount plus civil penalties up to $1,000 or 10% of the payment (whichever is greater).

• Protects the first $1,000 in inmate/prisoner accounts from judgment execution and allows fund restitution to individuals whose convictions are overturned.