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2001 SESSION

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SB 1356 Victim participation in plea agreements.

Introduced by: William C. Mims | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Victim participation in plea agreements. Provides that upon written request of the victim in a felony case, the attorney for the Commonwealth must inform the victim of the contents of a proposed plea agreement and obtain the victim's views concerning plea negotiations. The court is not allowed to accept a plea agreement unless it finds that the Commonwealth has, except for good cause shown, complied with the bill's provisions. The bill also provides that the victim may request to be notified of any proceeding in which the plea agreement will be tendered to the court. There is a provision stating that the duty to consult the victim does not limit the ability of the attorney for the Commonwealth to exercise his discretion concerning the handling of any criminal charge. This bill is identical to HB 2352 (McEachin).


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