IL HB0970

Increases victim notice period for parole hearings from 15 days to 30 days prior to the hearing in the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act.

Permits victims and concerned citizens who have registered objections to parole to receive copies of the inmate's most recent written submissions requesting parole.

Adds definition of "concerned citizen" to include relatives of victims, friends, witnesses to crimes, or any other person associated with the victim or prisoner.

Increases the State's Attorney notice period for parole hearings from 15 days to 60 days and requires the Board to provide written information about scheduled inmates.

Extends the maximum time between parole denial rehearings from 3 years to 5 years when the Board determines parole is unlikely to be granted sooner.