State Victims' Rights Amendments
Rhode Island
- A state Constitutional Amendment for Victims' Rights was passed in November, 1986.
Amendment Text:
ARTICLE 1, SECTION 23 – RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIME.
A victim of crime shall, as a matter of right, be treated by agents
of the state with dignity, respect and sensitivity during all phases
of the criminal justice process. Such person shall be entitled to
receive, from the perpetrator of the crime, financial compensaiton
for any injury or loss caused by the perpetrator of the crime, and
shall receive such other compensation as the state may provided.
Before sentencing, a victim shall have the right to address the court
regarding the impact which the perpetrator's conduct has had upon
the victim.
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