Allows victims and relatives to witness parole hearings.

This bill (A 3014) allows victims of first- or second-degree crimes and the nearest relatives of murder victims to witness the entire parole hearing for offenders, not just submit statements or testify. It amends existing law to require parole boards to notify these individuals of their right to observe the hearing and provide their contact information. Currently, victims could only submit written/videotaped statements or testify, but this bill adds the right to attend the full hearing proceedings. The change applies to inmates whose crimes meet specific severity thresholds outlined in the bill.