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2007 SESSION

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SB 1380 Victims of crime; restorative mediation.

Introduced by: Mamie Locke | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Victims' rights; restorative mediation.  Provides that the victim of a criminal offense may request mediation with the defendant prior to the final disposition in the defendant's case. If mediation is conducted, the results of the mediation and the victim's statement of needs shall be presented to the court by the mediator prior to the sentencing hearing. The bill also provides that the Director of the Department of Corrections shall maintain a system for victim-offender mediation in the state correctional facilities. Such mediation shall be conducted upon the request of the victim and upon the agreement of both parties.

FULL TEXT

• 01/18/07  Senate: Presented and ordered printed 076569750  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/18/07  Senate: Presented and ordered printed 076569750
• 01/18/07  Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 02/06/07  Senate: Left in Courts of Justice
• 02/06/07  Senate: Letter sent to Crime Commission