Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the deceased victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant, rather than allowing only a single member of the victim's family to read a statement in court, upon consultation with counsel for the defendant and the people.
Provides for victim statements, or statements from anyone designated by a victim to speak, at the sentencing of a defendant for certain misdemeanors.
Requires the courts to consider the parental status of the defendant at the time of sentencing and allows the defendant to present a family impact statement, including testimony, videos and documents relative to their parental status.
Requires the courts to consider the parental status of the defendant at the time of sentencing and allows the defendant to present a family impact statement, including testimony, videos and documents relative to their parental status.
Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board; provides that such oral statement shall be made to the members of the state board of parole who will determine whether the defendant is released.
Provides for victim statements, or statements from anyone designated by a victim to speak, at the sentencing of a defendant for certain misdemeanors.
Concerning defendants who fail to appear in court, and, in connection therewith, permitting certain conditions on pretrial release for defendants who have previously failed to appear.
Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.
Establishes new mitigating factor, reduced sentencing, and resentencing for certain defendants who are victims of abuse.
Provides for electronic court appearance in a criminal action, anywhere in the state, at the discretion of the court having jurisdiction of the defendant; provides that the defendant must, after consultation with counsel, consent on the record; provides that the chief administrator of the courts must first approve the use of such electronic appearance.