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2023 SESSION

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SB 1244 Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act; notifications to victims.

Introduced by: Scott A. Surovell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act; notifications to victims; Attorney General. Directs the Attorney General, whenever the Attorney General represents the Commonwealth in any criminal appeal, to consult with the victim in the same manner as prescribed by current law for the attorney for the Commonwealth in a felony case.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act; notifications to victims; Attorney General. Clarifies that, for the purposes of the Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act, the "attorney for the Commonwealth" includes the Attorney General when the Attorney General is instituting or conducting a criminal prosecution pursuant to the enumerated authority to institute or conduct such matter.