H.J.Res. 106 · 112th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2012-03-26
Latest action
2012-04-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denial or abridgement of the rights of a crime victim to fairness, respect, and dignity. Grants a crime victim the right: (1) to reasonable notice of, and to not be excluded from, public proceedings relating to the offense; (2) to be heard at any release, plea, sentencing, or other such proceeding involving any right established under this amendment; (3) to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (4) to reasonable notice of the release or escape of the accused; (5) to due consideration of the crime victim's safety; and (6) to restitution.

Grants the crime victim, or the victim's lawful representative, standing to fully assert and enforce such rights in any court.