Requires a defendant to be present in the courtroom while a victim makes a statement concerning the crime and the sentence, unless the defendant presents a safety risk or causes a significant disruption. Provides that if a defendant fails to appear at sentencing and is later taken into custody, the court may hold a hearing to permit the victim to makes a statement concerning the crime and the sentence in the presence of the defendant.
Subjects
COURTS; GenerallyCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Offenses Against PersonsCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; SentencingCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; VictimsLOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS; Prosecutors