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HR4946119th Congress

Epstein Crime Victims Act

Sponsored By: Representative Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Introduced

Summary

Expand crime victims' timely-notice rights to include nonprosecution agreements. It would also create a private right of action when the government fails to give required notice for plea bargains or deferred prosecution agreements.

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  • Crime victims would get explicit timely-notice rights for nonprosecution agreements. If prosecutors fail to give timely notice about a plea bargain or deferred prosecution agreement the victim could sue in U.S. district court to enforce their remaining rights under the law.
  • Federal prosecutors would face new legal exposure for missing notice deadlines. That could lead to additional enforcement suits in federal court.
  • U.S. district courts would be the forum for victims' enforcement actions to seek compliance with the statute.

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Stronger notice and court remedy for crime victims

If enacted, federal crime victims would have a right to timely notice when prosecutors agree to a plea, deferred prosecution, or nonprosecution deal. If prosecutors fail to notify a victim on time for a plea bargain or a deferred prosecution agreement, the victim could file a case in federal district court. The court could let the victim enforce any remaining rights under the Crime Victims' Rights Act. The text provided does not specify an effective date or an end date.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

NY • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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