1. The attorney general shall in a timely manner inform victims of a sexually violent offense committed by a person: (1) That a written notice has been given by the agency with jurisdiction to the attorney general and the multidisciplinary team pursuant to subsection 1 of section 632.483 ; (2) Of the decision of the prosecutor's review committee in determining whether or not the person may be a sexually violent predator; (3) That a petition has been filed with the circuit court pursuant to section 632.484 or 632.486 ; (4) Of the outcome of a trial held pursuant to the provisions of section 632.492 ; (5) Of the filing of any petition or pending proceedings held pursuant to the provisions of sections 632.498 to 632.505 ; (6) Of the escape of any person committed under sections 632.480 to 632.513 . 2. Such victims shall have the right to be present at any proceeding held pursuant to the provisions of sections 632.480 to 632.513 . Failure to notify shall not be a reason for postponement of release. Nothing in this section shall create a cause of action against the state or an employee of the state acting within the scope of the employee's employment as a result of the failure to notify pursuant to this section.
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