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NC S682
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Extends similar victims' rights protections to juveniles charged with delinquent acts, including notification, presence at hearings, restitution rights, and enforcement procedures.
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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