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S.J.Res. 52 (104th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of victims of crimes.

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Introduced

22 April 1996

Last action

23 April 1996 · Committee

Status

Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

Sponsors

Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI], Sen. Frahm, Sheila [R-KS], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crimes the following rights: (1) to be informed of, and present at, every proceeding in which the rights to liberty, justice, and due process are extended to the accused or convicted offender; (2) to be heard at any proceeding involving sentencing and to object to a previously negotiated plea or a release from custody; (3) to be informed of any release or escape; (4) to a speedy trial, a final conclusion free from unreasonable delay, full restitution from the convicted offender, reasonable measures of protection from violence or intimidation by the accused or convicted offender; and (5) to notice of such rights. Grants the several States and the Congress the power to implement further this amendment by appropriate legislation.

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Timeline

  1. 22 April 1996

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 April 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3795-3797)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 April 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 April 1996

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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