§ 3510. Rights of victims to attend and observe trial

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(a)Non-Capital Cases.— Notwithstanding any statute, rule, or other provision of law, a United States district court shall not order any victim of an offense excluded from the trial of a defendant accused of that offense because such victim may, during the sentencing hearing, make a statement or present any information in relation to the sentence.

(b)Capital Cases.— Notwithstanding any statute, rule, or other provision of law, a United States district court shall not order any victim of an offense excluded from the trial of a defendant accused of that offense because such victim may, during the sentencing hearing, testify as to the effect of the offense on the victim and the victim’s family or as to any other factor for which notice is required under section 3593(a).

(c)Definition.— As used in this section, the term “victim” includes all persons defined as victims in section 503(e)(2) of the Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act of 1990.

(Added Pub. L. 105–6, § 2(a), Mar. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 12.)

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Public Law 105–6
To amend title 18, United States Code, to give further assurance to the right of victims of crime to attend and observe the trials of those accused of the crime

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Pub. L. 105–6, § 2(a)
111 Stat. 12
Pub. L. 105–6, § 2(d)
111 Stat. 13

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§ 3510

Rights of victims to attend and observe trial

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U.S.C.§ 20141

U.S.C.§ 3593

Pub. L.Pub. L. 105–6, § 2(a)

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 105–6, § 2(d)

Stat.111 Stat. 13

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