Victim impact statements.

Summary

The law expands the definition of “victim” across several criminal statutes and obligates prosecutors and courts to give victims an opportunity to present statements about the crime and the sentence. Defendants must be present for those statements unless they pose a safety risk, and the rule applies even if the defendant is later taken into custody. The changes aim to give victims a formal voice in the sentencing process without altering defendants’ rights.

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