Arizona SB1748 amends the state's criminal justice procedures to enhance victims' rights, including notification and participation in various stages.

Arizona SB1748 amends several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes to strengthen victims' rights in the criminal justice system. Victims who opt in are entitled to receive timely notifications about proceedings, including sentencing, postconviction reviews, and parole hearings. They can also request to be present and heard at these proceedings. The bill mandates that law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys inform victims of their rights and the status of their cases. Additionally, victims can request not to receive communications from inmates.

Arizona SB1748 amends the state's criminal justice procedures to enhance victims' rights, including notification and participation in various stages.

Arizona SB1748 amends several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes to strengthen victims' rights in the criminal justice system. Victims who opt in are entitled to receive timely notifications about proceedings, including sentencing, postconviction reviews, and parole hearings. They can also request to be present and heard at these proceedings. The bill mandates that law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys inform victims of their rights and the status of their cases. Additionally, victims can request not to receive communications from inmates.