Louisiana HB251 mandates a contradictory hearing for criminal resentencing, ensuring victims' rights to testify.
Louisiana HB251 amends the criminal procedure to require a trial court to hold a contradictory hearing before vacating or reducing a sentence. This hearing must occur when a motion is filed to vacate or resentence an imprisoned person to a lesser sentence. The victim has the right to make a statement during this hearing. The court must provide written notice to the victim of the pending motion and its impact. If the victim is deceased or unable to appear due to disability, the victim's family can testify. Any motion granted without this hearing is considered the offender's sentence.
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