S. 973 would amend the Mandatory Victims' Restitution Act to improve restitution for victims of crime.
Detailed Summary
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.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 3/22/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Visitor Comments
lisa kingston
There is a loophole I want to discuss. My children and I are in the middle of a crime-chain being investigated by federal authorities, I am a crime victim being asked not to blow the whistle on an investigation that has now lasted over 2 years.
I want to know where my rights are? Where are my childrens rights? There has been some serious felonies being committed while my children and I are simply hidden?
The pain I have been through is unbearable for a woman and a mother! What are my rights? Is there a place I can research the legality to victims who are caught in the middle and simply kept covered-up as if our pain is non existant! it is horrible, please tell me how I can get help, where should I look? I need to protect my kids!