Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board; provides that such oral statement shall be made to the members of the state board of parole who will determine whether the defendant is released.

This bill allows family members of crime victims and other interested parties to speak directly to the parole board when a decision is being made about a defendant's release. The goal is to give those affected by the crime a voice in the parole process. Their statements will be considered by the board members who decide if the defendant should be released.

Supporters of the bill argue that it empowers victims' families by ensuring their voices are heard in the parole process. They believe that allowing these statements can lead to more informed decisions by the parole board, ultimately promoting justice and accountability.

Critics of the bill may argue that it could lead to emotional and potentially biased influences on parole decisions. They might express concerns that the involvement of victims' families could undermine the rehabilitation process for offenders and complicate the impartiality of the parole board.