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HJR0048 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand and clarify the rights of victims of crime in Tennessee, ensuring their rights are preserved throughout the criminal and juvenile justice systems. It affects crime victims by enumerating specific rights, such as the right to be treated with fairness, to receive timely notice of proceedings, and to confer with the prosecution. Key provisions include the establishment of rights to be present at proceedings, to be informed of the offender's status, and to seek restitution, while clarifying that these rights do not create a basis for vacating convictions or restrict prosecutorial powers.
HJR0048 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand and clarify the rights of victims of crime in Tennessee, ensuring their rights are preserved throughout the criminal and juvenile justice systems. It affects crime victims by enumerating specific rights, such as the right to be treated with fairness, to receive timely notice of proceedings, and to confer with the prosecution. Key provisions include the establishment of rights to be present at proceedings, to be informed of the offender's status, and to seek restitution, while clarifying that these rights do not create a basis for vacating convictions or restrict prosecutorial powers.
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