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SJRES 35 107th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Bail Compensation for victims of crime Congress Congressional powers Constitutional amendments Fugitives from justice Law Legislation Pardons Parole Parties to actions Pleas (Criminal procedure) Sentences (Criminal procedure) Victims of crimes Violence

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.

Introduced: April 15, 2002 See on congress.gov
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Became law
Jul 17, 2002
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-994.
Jul 15, 2002
Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Apr 15, 2002
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 15, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2679-2681)
Apr 15, 2002
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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 compelling necessity.
What's happening now July 17, 2002

Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-994.

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