H.R. 5862, To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the reading of crime victims' rights in open court in criminal cases

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H.R. 5862 would amend title 18, United States Code, to require the reading of crime victims' rights in open court in criminal cases.

Detailed Summary

Amends the federal criminal code to require the judge, at arraignment or at the commencement of a criminal trial, 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: 4/22/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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