Notice to crime victims when an offender files an apology required.

HF 681 requires correctional authorities to notify crime victims when an offender submits a letter of apology, but only if the victim has previously requested this notification in writing. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 611A.02 (to add victim notification rights) and adds new Section 611A.06, Subdivision 3b. Authorities must make a "good faith effort" to notify victims within 90 days of an apology letter being filed, provided the victim submitted a written request to the county correctional facility or the Department of Corrections. This directly affects crime victims who have formally requested such notifications, ensuring they are informed about offender apologies without requiring automatic disclosure.