Louisiana HB251 mandates a contradictory hearing for resentencing or vacating a conviction, ensuring victims' rights to testify.
Louisiana HB251 amends the state's criminal procedure laws to require a contradictory hearing before a court can vacate or reduce a criminal sentence. This hearing ensures that victims have the right to make a statement. If the victim is deceased or unable to appear due to disability, the victim's family can testify. The trial court must provide written notice of the pending motion and its impact to the victim or their family. This law aims to protect victims' rights in the resentencing process.
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