SJRES 1
108th Congress
Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Armed Forces and National SecurityBailCompensation for victims of crimeCongress
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Congressional powersConstitutional amendmentsCourts-martial and courts of inquiryFamiliesFugitives from justiceLawLegislationMilitary and naval offensesMilitary lawPardonsParoleParties to actionsPleas (Criminal procedure)PrisonersSentences (Criminal procedure)Speedy trialVictims of crimesViolence
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16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 20, 2004
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
Apr 20, 2004
Cloture motion to the measure presented in Senate.
Apr 20, 2004
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4150)
Nov 7, 2003
By Senator Hatch from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 108-191. Additional and Minority views filed.
Oct 27, 2003
Star Print ordered on the reported joint resolution.
Sep 4, 2003
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 271.
Sep 4, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.
Sep 4, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 31, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Jul 24, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Jun 12, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
Jun 10, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights.
Apr 8, 2003
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-189.
Jan 7, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S83)
Jan 7, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S82-83)
Jan 7, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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Plain-English summary
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.
Bill text
2 versions
- Introduced in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Reported to Senate Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
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