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The committee also approved a bill to require the Parole Board to notify victims of class D felony sexual offenses that the perpetrator is eligible for parole, a bill to allow juvenile victims of sex offense more time to file charges, and a bill that would give judges discretion when deciding whether a juvenile criminal case should be transferred to adult court.
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The committee also approved House Bill 47, which increases the time a person who was the victim of a misdemeanor sexual offense can file charges to 10 years. Currently, a victim must file within five years of the incident. Examples of misdemeanor sexual offenses include second-degree sexual abuse, promoting prostitution and sexual misconduct.