North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 595 — Strengthening Victims' Rights.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 595, a few adjustments have been made regarding the definition and rights of victims in legal cases. The bill now clearly states the importance of treating victims with dignity and respect, and it specifies who qualifies as a "victim," including those directly harmed by serious offenses like felonies and domestic violence. This matters because it strengthens the legal standing of victims, ensuring their rights are recognized and can be enforced in court, even if they do not have formal party status in legal proceedings.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 4, 2017 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 S 1 SENATE BILL 595 Short Title:
595 SESSION 2017 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45377-MS-123A (03/20) Short Title:
Jackson, and Daniel (Primary Sponsors).
Jackson, Daniel (Primary Sponsors);
Alexander, Krawiec, Newton, Rabin, and Sanderson.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW AND CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE BETTER PROTECTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS TO VICTIMS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 5, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW AND CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROVIDE BETTER PROTECTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS TO VICTIMS.
(k) The right to be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
*S595-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (k) The right to be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
*DRS45377-MS-123A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1a) The victim, the victim's next of kin, the victim's attorney or other lawful representative, or the attorney for the government, upon request of the victim, may assert and seek enforcement of the rights enumerated in this section and any other right afforded to the victim by law in any trial or appellate court, or before any other authority, with jurisdiction over the case.
(1a) The victim, the victim's next of kin, the victim's attorney or other lawful representative, or the attorney for the government, upon request of the victim, may assert and seek enforcement of the rights enumerated in this section and any other right afforded to the victim by law in any trial or appellate court, or before any other authority, with jurisdiction over the case.
Page 2 DRS45377-MS-123A [v.2] (03/17)
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 595?
SB 595 is sponsored by Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Rabin, Krawiec, Warren Daniel (Republican), Barringer, Newton, Brent Jackson (Republican), and W. Ted Alexander (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 595?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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