Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 22, 2007)
Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007 - Collection of Restitution Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code relating to restitution for victims of crime to: (1) require courts to enter an order for immediate restitution at the sentencing of a convict; (2) allow prosecutors to obtain from the U.S. Probation Office, without a court order, financial information about a convict who owes restitution; (3) require identifying information about convicts to be included in restitution orders of more than $100; and (4) allow crime victims reimbursement of attorney fees incurred in seeking restitution.
Preservation of Assets for Restitution Act of 2007 - Requires courts to issue protective orders for preservation of assets available to satisfy restitution claims. Provides for prejudgment remedies to protect assets available to satisfy restitution claims.
Environmental Crimes Restitution Act of 2007 - Provides for orders of restitution for victims of certain environmental crimes at the sentencing of a convict.
What just happenedMar 23, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3703-3704)
Who’s behind it
- Mar 23, 2007IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3703-3704)
- Mar 22, 2007IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 22, 2007IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3626-3628)
- Mar 22, 2007IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate