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S.447: Victims' Rights Clarification Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 14, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 3, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Victims' Rights Clarification Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit a United States district court from ordering the exclusion of any victim of an offense from the trial of the accused defendant on the basis that the victim may, during the sentencing phase: (1) make a victim impact statement or present any victim impact information in relation to the sentence; or (2) testify as to the effect of the offense on the victim or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 28.
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Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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| March 14, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Don Nickles (R-Okla.) |