Rhode Island § 12-28-2 § 12-28-2. Legislative purpose.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 12-28-2 — § 12-28-2. Legislative purpose.

Rhode Island § 12-28-2

Title 12Criminal Procedure

Ch. 12-28Victimâ€™s Rights

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§ 12-28-2. Legislative purpose.
In recognition of the responsibility of the community to the victims of crime, the
            general assembly declares its intent to ensure:
         
(1) That all crime victims are treated with dignity, respect, and sensitivity at all phases
            of the criminal justice process;
         
(2) That whenever possible they receive financial compensation for their injury or loss
            from the perpetrator of the crime; and
         
(3) That the full impact of the crime upon the victim is brought to the attention of the
            court.
         

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§ 12-28-2. Legislative purpose.

In recognition of the responsibility of the community to the victims of crime, the general assembly declares its intent to ensure:

(1) That all crime victims are treated with dignity, respect, and sensitivity at all phases of the criminal justice process;

(2) That whenever possible they receive financial compensation for their injury or loss from the perpetrator of the crime; and

(3) That the full impact of the crime upon the victim is brought to the attention of the court.