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S.783: Crime Victims Assistance Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 26, 2001
- Latest Major Action Sept. 10, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Crime Victims Assistance Act of 2001 - Amends: (1) the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 to require a responsible official to consult with a victim prior to a detention hearing, and consider the victim's views about any contemplated plea agreement; (2) the Federal criminal code to require the judicial officer to inquire regarding the victim's views on detention; and (3) Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to prohibit...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| April 26, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |