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VT H0331
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Rachelson
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AI Summary
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Victims of listed crimes gain the right to offer comments at hearings regarding a defendant's appeal or postconviction remedy proceedings
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Courts must ask if the victim is present at such hearings and whether they wish to be heard on the matter
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Courts are required to consider statements offered by victims at these hearings
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If the victim is not present, courts must inquire whether the victim has expressed views orally or in writing and take those views into consideration
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An act relating to a victim’s right to be heard at an appeal or postconviction remedy hearing
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
2/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/25/2025
Full Bill Text
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