Military Crime Victims' Rights Act of 2013
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2013)
Military Crime Victims' Rights Act of 2013 - Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to provide specific rights for victims of offenses under the UCMJ, including the right to: (1) be protected from the accused; (2) reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the offense; (3) not be excluded from such proceeding (with an exception), and to be heard; (4) confer with trial counsel in the case; (5) full and timely restitution; (6) proceedings free from unreasonable delay; and (7) be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
Requires the military judge to ensure such rights in any court-martial proceeding, and requires all others involved in the matter (counsel, investigators, etc.) to make their best efforts to afford such rights. Provides for the enforcement of such rights throughout the process.
Provides for the assumption of such rights by a legal guardian, family member, or estate representative in the case of a victim who is under 18 years old, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased.
Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to modify the Manual for Courts-Martial to prescribe regulations for the enforcement of such rights.
What just happenedJun 4, 2013
Committee on Armed Services. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-320.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2013
- Jun 4, 2013Committee
Committee on Armed Services. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-320.
- May 23, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- May 23, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3850-3851)
- May 23, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate