#Act 72 c full#
#Act 72 c free#

If the district court denies the relief sought, the movant may petition the court of appeals for a writ of mandamus. The district court shall take up and decide any motion asserting a victim's right forthwith. (3) MOTION FOR RELIEF AND WRIT OF MANDAMUS.-The rights described in subsection (a) shall be asserted in the district court in which a defendant is being prosecuted for the crime or, if no prosecution is underway, in the district court in the district in which the crime occurred. (2) MULTIPLE CRIME VICTIMS.-In a case where the court finds that the number of crime victims makes it impracticable to accord all of the crime victims the rights described in subsection (a), the court shall fashion a reasonable procedure to give effect to this chapter that does not unduly complicate or prolong the proceedings. A person accused of the crime may not obtain any form of relief under this chapter. (1) RIGHTS.-The crime victim or the crime victim's lawful representative, and the attorney for the Government may assert the rights described in subsection (a). (3) NOTICE.-Notice of release otherwise required pursuant to this chapter shall not be given if such notice may endanger the safety of any person. (2) ADVICE OF ATTORNEY.-The prosecutor shall advise the crime victim that the crime victim can seek the advice of an attorney with respect to the rights described in subsection (a). (1) GOVERNMENT.-Officers and employees of the Department of Justice and other departments and agencies of the United States engaged in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of crime shall make their best efforts to see that crime victims are notified of, and accorded, the rights described in subsection (a). The reasons for any decision denying relief under this chapter shall be clearly stated on the record. Before making a determination described in subsection (a)(3), the court shall make every effort to permit the fullest attendance possible by the victim and shall consider reasonable alternatives to the exclusion of the victim from the criminal proceeding. (b) RIGHTS AFFORDED.-In any court proceeding involving an offense against a crime victim, the court shall ensure that the crime victim is afforded the rights described in subsection (a). 10607(c)) and provided contact information for the Office of the Victims' Rights Ombudsman of the Department of Justice. (10) The right to be informed of the rights under this section and the services described in section 503(c) of the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. (9) The right to be informed in a timely manner of any plea bargain or deferred prosecution agreement. (8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.

#Act 72 c free#

(7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay.

#Act 72 c full#

(6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law. (5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case. (4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding. (3) The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding. (2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused. (1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused. (a) RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS.-A crime victim has the following rights: