It alerts victims who it may have an offender who served with a protective order when that's happening, when that's happened, so that they can take extra steps to protect themselves. It also helps victims by notifying them 30 days before the expiration of a protective order so that they can go to court with their advocate and ask to have that extended. Byrd said the changes are the result of roundtables that included victims and advocates, and she wants victims to know they will be a priority. It's tough to be a crime victim. (00:33–00:44)
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