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Strengthening Victims' Rights: Enhanced Control and Legal Support

This new law significantly strengthens the rights of crime victims, giving them greater influence over court proceedings and access to legal assistance. Citizens will be better informed about investigation progress and court agreements, and will receive support in asserting their rights.
Key points
Crime victims gain the right to confer on any agreements resolving a case before they are presented to court.
Victims will receive written information about seeking legal advice and contact details for the Office of the Crime Victims’ Rights Ombudsman.
Courts can order appropriate remedies if victims' rights are violated, and victims who prevail against the government may be awarded attorneys' fees.
Judicial training on victims' rights will be implemented, and funding for legal assistance grants for crime victims will be increased.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9444
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2022-12-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Courtney Wild Crime Victims’ Rights Reform Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9444.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Crime victims gain the right to confer on any agreements resolving a case before they are presented to court.
  • Victims will receive written information about seeking legal advice and contact details for the Office of the Crime Victims’ Rights Ombudsman.
  • Courts can order appropriate remedies if victims' rights are violated, and victims who prevail against the government may be awarded attorneys' fees.
  • Judicial training on victims' rights will be implemented, and funding for legal assistance grants for crime victims will be increased.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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