Amendment established a series of victims rights on the Federal level, and required criminals to pay restitution to their victims .

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Amendment Number
840
Description
Amendment established a series of victims rights on the Federal level, and required criminals to pay restitution to their victims .
Purpose
An amendment to require federal law enforcement officials to make their best efforts to assure that victims of crime are accorded certain rights and information including the rights to be treated fairly and with respect; to be reasonably protected against the accused; to be notified of court proceedings; to be present at court proceedings (unless the victim's testimony would be affected); to confer with prosecutors; and to obtain information about the conviction, incarceration, and release of the attacker.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 5, 1990
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Oxley amendment (A029) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
14:27:56
Submitted Date
Oct 5, 1990
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 1, 2021
Amendment 840 — Informed