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NC S682

Bill

Status

Passed

9/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Warren Daniel

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes comprehensive victims' rights in criminal cases including notice of proceedings, right to be present, right to be heard, receipt of restitution, and notification of defendant release or escape.

  • Creates new enforcement mechanism allowing victims to file motions alleging violations of their rights, with judges required to review and dispose of motions in a timely manner.

  • Requires law enforcement agencies and district attorneys to provide victims with written information about their rights, case status, compensation eligibility, and procedures within specified timeframes (typically 72 hours).

  • Extends similar victims' rights protections to juveniles charged with delinquent acts, including notification, presence at hearings, restitution rights, and enforcement procedures.

  • Expands privilege protections for communications between victims and agents of rape crisis centers and domestic violence programs, with detailed procedures for court-ordered disclosure.

Legislative Description

Implement Crime Victim Rights Amendment

Last Action

Ch. SL 2019-216

9/4/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House7/25/2019
Judiciary7/9/2019
Rules and Operations of the Senate7/2/2019
Judiciary7/1/2019
Rules and Operations of the Senate6/28/2019

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