To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the reading of crime victims' rights in open court in criminal cases.
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Amends the federal criminal code to require the judge, at arraignment or at the commencement of a criminal trial, or at sentencing if there is no trial, to read in open court the rights of crime victims as provided by federal law.
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April 21, 2008 Bill Action: Introduced: HR 5862: To amend title 18, United States ...
Rep. Steven Chabot [R-OH] introduced HR 5862: To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the reading of crime victims' rights in open court in criminal cases. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]
April 21, 2008 HR 5862, To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the ...
HR 5862 would amend title 18, United States Code, to require the reading of crime victims' rights in open court in criminal cases.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.








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