Makes various revisions to the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights.

Summary

The bill broadens victims' and witnesses' rights by letting them speak to prosecutors before plea talks start and requiring prosecutors to tell the court the victim’s stance unless the victim opts out. It also guarantees their presence at more types of proceedings and speeds up police report delivery for pending protection orders. The changes affect victims, witnesses, prosecutors, courts, law‑enforcement agencies, and grant‑making programs.

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