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S.J.Res. 35

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.

Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the rights: (1) to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) to not be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) to adjudicative decisions that consider the victim's safety, interest in avoiding unreasonable delay, and just and timely claims to restitution from the offender. Prohibits any restriction of such rights except as dictated by a substantial interest in public safety or the administration of criminal justice, or by compelling necessity.

Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-994.

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
28 cosponsors8 D20 R
28cosponsors1committees5actions2related bills16subjects
  1. Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-994.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2679-2681)

  5. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prot… — Informed