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S. 2329 (108th)

Scott Campbell, Stephanie Roper, Wendy Preston, Louarna Gillis, and Nila Lynn Crime Victims' Rights Act

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Introduced

21 April 2004

Last action

28 June 2004 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

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Summary

Scott Campbell, Stephanie Roper, Wendy Preston, Louarna Gillis, and Nila Lynn Crime Victims' Rights Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that a crime victim has the following rights: (1) to be reasonably protected from the accused; (2) to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused and to not be excluded from any such proceeding; (3) to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding involving release, plea, or sentencing; (4) to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; (5) to full and timely restitution as provided in law; (6) to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; and (7) to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. Directs: (1) the court to ensure that a victim is afforded these rights; (2) officers and employees of Federal agencies engaged in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of crime to make their best efforts to see that victims are notified of, and accorded, these rights; and (3) the Attorney General to promulgate regulations to enforce victims' rights and to ensure compliance by responsible officials with the obligations respecting crime victims. Amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to authorize the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime to make grants to: (1) develop, establish, and maintain programs for the enforcement of victims' rights; and (2) develop and implement state-of-the-art systems for notifying victims of important dates and developments relating to criminal proceedings. Requires: (1) the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to report annually on the number of times such victims' rights are asserted and the relief requested is denied; and (2) the Comptroller General to evaluate the effect of this Act on the treatment of victims.

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Timeline

  1. 21 April 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate and read twice and ordered held at desk by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  2. 21 April 2004

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4230-4231)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 April 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 April 2004

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4260-4280)

    Source: Floor

  5. 22 April 2004

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 1. Record Vote Number: 70.(text as passed Senate: CR S4279-4280)

    Source: Floor

  6. 26 April 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 26 April 2004

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  8. 26 April 2004

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 28 June 2004

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

Votes

22 April 2004 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 2329 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 96 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Referred in House (text)

    Referred in House · EN · 26 April 2004

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  • Referred in House (PDF)

    Referred in House · EN · 26 April 2004

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 22 April 2004

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 22 April 2004

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    Held at Desk Senate · EN · 21 April 2004

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  • Introduced in Senate

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