Connecticut General Statutes 53a-46d – Victim impact statement read in court prior to imposition of sentence for crime punishable by death or life imprisonment without possibility of release
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A victim impact statement prepared with the assistance of a victim advocate in accordance with subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 54-220 may be read in court prior to imposition of sentence upon a defendant found guilty of a crime punishable by death or life imprisonment without the possibility of release.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 53a-46d
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime.
- Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.