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Apr 22, 2003A bill to enhance the rights of crime victims, to establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims, and for other purposes.
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Crime Victims Assistance Act of 2003 - Amends: (1) the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 to require a responsible official to arrange for a victim to receive reasonable protection from a suspected offender, to consult with a victim prior to a detention hearing, and to consider the victim's views about any contemplated plea agreement; (2) the Federal criminal code to require the judicial...
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Introduced(4/7/03)
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Passed
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Sponsor
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Mr. Leahy
(D) VT
Cosponsors (9)
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Latest Action
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4271)
Apr 22, 2003