legislation: 104-sjres-52

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104-sjres-52 104 sjres 52 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of victims of crimes. Crime and Law Enforcement 1996-04-22 1996-04-23 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] AZ R K000352 29 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. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  

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