H.J.Res.59 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.

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  • Official: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. as introduced.

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7/9/2009--Introduced.Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the right to: (1) reasonable notice of any public proceeding involving the crime, any release or escape from custody relating to the crime, a proposed pardon or commutation of a sentence, and of the rights esta

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7/9/2009--Introduced.Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the right to:
(1) reasonable notice of any public proceeding involving the crime, any release or escape from custody relating to the crime, a proposed pardon or commutation of a sentence, and of the rights established by this amendment;
(2) be heard and to submit a statement in proceedings for a conditional release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, a sentencing, or a parole proceeding;
(3) consideration of their interest that any trial be free from unreasonable delay;
(4) an order of restitution from the offender; and
(5) consideration of their safety in determining any conditional release from custody relating to the crime.

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