H.R. 4302, To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the reading in open court in criminal cases of crime victims' rights

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H.R. 4302 would amend title 18, United States Code, to require the reading in open court in criminal cases of crime victims' rights.

Detailed Summary

Amends the federal criminal code to require the judge in the trial of every criminal case, or at sentencing if there is no trial, to read in open court the rights of crime victims as provided by federal law.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 12/6/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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