Enacts the "child sex crime victims protection act" to establish alternative sentencing procedures for victims of child sex crimes who commit crimes.
The "child sex crime victims protection act" establishes alternative sentencing procedures for individuals who were victims of child sex crimes and subsequently committed crimes against their abusers. It allows for resentencing applications, hearings, and potential transfer to family court for those under 18 at the time of the offense. The act prioritizes treatment and rehabilitation for these victims over transferring them into the adult system. It amends the penal law and criminal procedure law to include provisions for authorized dispositions, resentencing, and appeals.
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