H.J.Res. 66 · 110th Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish and protect the rights of…
Full title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish and protect the rights of victims of violent crimes.
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Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the rights: (1) to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) to not be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) to…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Dec 6, 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the rights: (1) to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) to not be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) to adjudicative decisions that consider the victim's safety, interest in avoiding unreasonable delay, and just and timely claims to restitution from the offender. Prohibits any restriction of such rights except as dictated by a substantial interest in public safety or the administration of criminal justice, or by other compelling necessity.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish and protect the rights of victims of violent crimes.
Latest action (Jan 14, 2008): Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Dec 6, 2007
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.