Crime Victims' Rights Statute
/ˈkraɪm ˈvɪktɪmz raɪts ˈstætjuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A statute granting specified rights to victims of crimes during the criminal justice process.
The crime victims' rights statute ensures victims can attend trial and receive restitution.
Forms
- crime victims' rights statute
- crime victims' rights statutes
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Commentary
Often enacted at state level, these statutes formalize victim participation and protections in prosecution and sentencing phases.
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