Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of victims of crime.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crimes or crimes for which the defendant can be imprisoned for a period longer than one year the following rights: (1) to receive notice of, and to be present at, every stage of the public proceedings, unless the court determines there is good cause for the victim not be present; (2) to comment at any such proceeding involving the possible release of the defendant, the acceptance of any plea agreement, or sentencing; (3) to be informed of the defendant's release or escape; (4) to reasonable protection from physical harm or intimidation relating to the proceeding; (5) to have the proceedings resolved in a prompt and timely manner; and (6) to have the court order restitution from the defendant upon conviction. Makes such rights available to victims upon request to the prosecuting authority and in the manner provided by law under this amendment. Grants power to the legislatures of the States and the Congress to enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation.

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Timeline

1. 22 April 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 April 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 April 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 July 1996

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 22 April 1996 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Waldholtz, Enid Greene [R-UT-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15] · R · Cosponsor
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