Crime Victims' Rights Act

The Crime Victims' Rights Act, 18 U.S.C. ยง 3771, is part of the United States Justice for All Act of 2004, Pub. L. No. 108-405, 118 Stat. 2260 (effective Oct. 30, 2004). The CVRA enumerates the rights afforded to victims in federal criminal cases. The Act grants victims the following rights:[1]

  1. The right to protection from the accused,
  2. The right to notification,
  3. The right to attend proceedings,
  4. The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings,
  5. The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney,
  6. The right to restitution,
  7. The right to a speedy trial,
  8. The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The Crime Victims' Rights Act was named for Scott Campbell, Stephanie Roper, Wendy Preston, Louarna Gillis, and Nila Lynn, murder victims whose families were denied some or all of the rights granted by the Act in the course of their cases.[2]

References

  1. ^ http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=108_cong_bills&docid=f:h5107enr.txt.pdf
  2. ^ http://feinstein.senate.gov/04Releases/vicstories.htm

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