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This legal document is a page from a court filing that cites the Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 (VRRA). It details the legal obligations of a 'responsible official' to crime victims, including identifying them, informing them of their rights and available services, and providing timely updates on the status of the criminal case. These updates cover the investigation, the arrest of a suspect, filing of charges, court proceedings, and the final disposition including sentencing and parole eligibility.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| victim | Victim of a crime |
The document outlines the rights and services that must be provided to victims of a crime.
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| responsible official | Official |
The document details the duties of a responsible official in identifying, informing, and assisting crime victims.
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| suspected offender | Suspect |
Mentioned in the context of providing victims protection from them and notifying victims of their arrest and charges.
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| offender | Convicted person |
Mentioned in relation to their release/detention status, plea, verdict, and sentencing.
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| witness | Witness |
Mentioned in the context of being notified about court proceedings they are required or entitled to attend.
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Timeline (2 events)
The document outlines the responsibilities of officials towards victims during the investigation and prosecution of a crime.
A responsible official must provide a victim with notice of various stages of the criminal justice process, including arrest, filing of charges, court proceedings, plea/verdict, and sentencing.
Relationships (2)
The document codifies the legal obligations of a responsible official to identify, inform, assist, and protect a crime victim throughout the criminal justice process.
The document states that a responsible official shall arrange for a victim to receive reasonable protection from a suspected offender.
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Case 22-1426, Document 78, 06/29/2023, 3536039, Page20 of 217
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 204-3 Filed 04/16/21 Page 274 of 348
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 204-3 Filed 04/16/21 Page 274 of 348
B. The Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 (VRRA), 34 U.S.C. § 20141, Services to Victims (formerly cited as 42 USCA § 10607)
(b) Identification of victims
At the earliest opportunity after the detection of a crime at which it may be done without interfering with an investigation, a responsible official shall—
(1) identify the victim or victims of a crime;
(2) inform the victims of their right to receive, on request, the services described in subsection (c); and
(3) inform each victim of the name, title, and business address and telephone number of the responsible official to whom the victim should address a request for each of the services described in subsection (c).
(2) inform the victims of their right to receive, on request, the services described in subsection (c); and
(3) inform each victim of the name, title, and business address and telephone number of the responsible official to whom the victim should address a request for each of the services described in subsection (c).
(c) Description of services
(1) A responsible official shall—
(A) inform a victim of the place where the victim may receive emergency medical and social services;
(B) inform a victim of any restitution or other relief to which the victim may be entitled under this or any other law and manner in which such relief may be obtained;
(C) inform a victim of public and private programs that are available to provide counseling, treatment, and other support to the victim; and
(D) assist a victim in contacting the persons who are responsible for providing the services and relief described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C).
(B) inform a victim of any restitution or other relief to which the victim may be entitled under this or any other law and manner in which such relief may be obtained;
(C) inform a victim of public and private programs that are available to provide counseling, treatment, and other support to the victim; and
(D) assist a victim in contacting the persons who are responsible for providing the services and relief described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C).
(2) A responsible official shall arrange for a victim to receive reasonable protection from a suspected offender and persons acting in concert with or at the behest of the suspected offender.
(3) During the investigation and prosecution of a crime, a responsible official shall provide a victim the earliest possible notice of—
(A) the status of the investigation of the crime, to the extent it is appropriate to inform the victim and to the extent that it will not interfere with the investigation;
(B) the arrest of a suspected offender;
(C) the filing of charges against a suspected offender;
(D) the scheduling of each court proceeding that the witness is either required to attend or, under section 10606(b)(4) of Title 42, is entitled to attend;
(E) the release or detention status of an offender or suspected offender;
(F) the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or the rendering of a verdict after trial; and
(G) the sentence imposed on an offender, including the date on which the offender will be eligible for parole.
(B) the arrest of a suspected offender;
(C) the filing of charges against a suspected offender;
(D) the scheduling of each court proceeding that the witness is either required to attend or, under section 10606(b)(4) of Title 42, is entitled to attend;
(E) the release or detention status of an offender or suspected offender;
(F) the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or the rendering of a verdict after trial; and
(G) the sentence imposed on an offender, including the date on which the offender will be eligible for parole.
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