§ 6A1.5. Crime Victims' Rights (Policy Statement)

Statutes | 18 U.S.C. app. § 6A1.5 | 2018

In any case involving the sentencing of a defendant for an offense against a crime victim, the court shall ensure that the crime victim is afforded the rights described in 18 U.S.C. § 3771 and in any other provision of Federal law pertaining to the treatment of crime victims.

Commentary

Application Note:

1. Definition. For purposes of this policy statement, "crime victim" has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 3771(e).