Notwithstanding any other law, a victim, his or her next of kin, or any immediate family member of the victim who appears at any hearing to review or consider the parole suitability of any inmate pursuant to Section 3043 shall be entitled to the attendance of one person of his or her own choosing at the hearing for support. The person so chosen shall not participate in the hearing nor make comments while in attendance.

(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 470, Sec. 8. (SB 230) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Terms Used In California Penal Code 3043.1