Concerning victims' participation in hearings conducted by the indeterminate sentence review board.

SB 5256 requires the Washington Indeterminate Sentence Review Board to formally consider victims' objections when deciding whether to release offenders convicted of sex offenses. The bill mandates that victims of these crimes can present statements and object on record during hearings, with the board giving "great weight" to their objections and making written findings on them. It also requires county prosecutors to forward victim impact statements and contact information to the board as part of the review process. This policy change directly affects victims of sex offense convictions and the board's decision-making during parole hearings for such offenders.