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Strengthening Crime Victims' Rights: Enhanced Protection and Information Access

This act strengthens the rights of federal and District of Columbia crime victims, ensuring better access to case information, the ability to confer on agreements, and the right to pro bono legal assistance. The changes aim to increase victims' influence in the legal process, ensure justice, and streamline complaint procedures for rights violations.
Key points
Crime victims will have the right to be informed of all plea bargains, agreements, and referrals to other law enforcement entities, increasing their awareness and potential influence on case outcomes.
The act mandates informing victims about available pro bono legal assistance and provides them with a crime victims' rights card, facilitating access to support and enforcement of their rights.
Courts can order remedies for government failures to accord victim rights, and victims can move to annul agreements if their right to confer was violated, providing tangible tools for seeking justice.
A complaint procedure for violations of victim rights by government attorneys is established, with an appeal process to the Inspector General, increasing accountability and transparency of law enforcement actions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5506
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Process start date: 2025-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Courtney Wild Reinforcing Crime Victims’ Rights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5506.

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 2025-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Crime victims will have the right to be informed of all plea bargains, agreements, and referrals to other law enforcement entities, increasing their awareness and potential influence on case outcomes.
  • The act mandates informing victims about available pro bono legal assistance and provides them with a crime victims' rights card, facilitating access to support and enforcement of their rights.
  • Courts can order remedies for government failures to accord victim rights, and victims can move to annul agreements if their right to confer was violated, providing tangible tools for seeking justice.
  • A complaint procedure for violations of victim rights by government attorneys is established, with an appeal process to the Inspector General, increasing accountability and transparency of law enforcement actions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25].

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 2025-12-23.

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