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GA HR2149
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/21/2010
Primary Sponsor
David Ralston
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AI Summary
- Recognizes April 18-24, 2010, as Crime Victims' Rights Week at the Georgia state capitol, introduced by Representative Ralston of the 7th district
- Notes that 21 million Americans suffer from crime each year, experiencing emotional, physical, psychological, and financial harm
- References the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime from 25 years prior, which characterized the criminal justice system's treatment of victims as "indifferent" to their needs
- Acknowledges that more than 32 states have enacted constitutional victims' rights amendments, but that many victims are still denied rights such as attending trial, presenting impact statements at sentencing, or receiving offender release notifications
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of the resolution to members of the public and the press
Legislative Description
Crime Victims' Rights Week at the state capitol; April 18-24, 2010; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
4/21/2010
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