Rights for Victims of Certain Crimes

Summary

The bill adds three new "critical stages" in criminal cases—notice of crime‑lab misconduct, post‑conviction evidentiary hearings, and restitution assessment hearings—at which victims must be informed and may be heard. It also gives victims the right to be identified by a pseudonym or preferred name in hearings and clarifies who may represent a victim, especially for children or at‑risk adults. These changes aim to improve victim participation, safety, and transparency in the justice process.

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