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  HB551 Victims' Rights
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  PartyYES
Name Yes
Won11/06/2018
Votes2,267,197 (62.13%)
Margin885,194 (+24.26%)
Term01/01/2019 - 01/01/2999


Referenda DETAILS
Parents > United States > North Carolina > Referenda > 2018 Referendums  
Established January 01, 2018
Disbanded Still Active
ContributorRP
Last ModifiedRP July 18, 2018 12:11pm
Description This amendment includes a slate of provisions delineating rights of people who are victims of crimes. These include:

Being notified of criminal proceedings against the accused perpetrator
The right for the victim to speak at all hearings involving plea, sentencing, parole, or the release of the defendant.
The right to “full and timely” restitution.
The right to be “reasonably protected” from the defendant.
A “prompt conclusion” the case.
Victims’ attorneys can petition the court to enforce any of these provisions.

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