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Title 17. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Chapter 17. CRIME VICTIMS’ BILL OF RIGHTS

17-17-11. Right of victim to express opinion on disposition of accused’s case.

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  1. The prosecuting attorney shall offer the victim the opportunity to express the victim’s opinion on the disposition of an accused’s case, including the views of the victim regarding:

  2. (1)

    Plea or sentence negotiations; and#

  3. (2)

    Participation in pretrial or post-conviction diversion programs. This provision shall not limit any other right created pursuant to state law.#

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

History

Code 1981, § 17-17-11, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 385, § 2.

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