Current through Public Act 171 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 791.269 - Confiscation and disposal of items in possession of prisoner; request of victim or victim's representative; "victim's representative" defined(1) Upon the request of a victim or a victim's representative, the department shall confiscate and dispose of any of the following that are in the possession of a prisoner:(a) Any item belonging to that victim or that formerly belonged to that victim.(b) A photograph, drawing, or other visual image or representation of the victim.(2) As used in this section, "victim's representative" means either of the following: (a) If the victim is less than 18 years of age, his or her parent or legal guardian.(b) If the victim is deceased or otherwise unable to exercise his or her rights under this section, a member of the victim's immediate family or, if there is no immediate family member, the victim's next of kin.Added by 2012, Act 598,s 1, eff. 3/28/2013.Former section 791.269 was repealed by 1995, Act 18, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1995.