New York A06684 amends the criminal procedure law to allow multiple family members of a deceased victim to read statements during sentencing, at the.

New York A06684 amends the criminal procedure law to allow certain family members of a deceased victim to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant. Previously, only one family member could read a statement. Now, the court may permit a spouse or parent, or both, to make a statement on behalf of the victim, or the legal guardian or representative of the victim if they have personal knowledge of and a relationship with the victim.

New York A06684 amends the criminal procedure law to allow multiple family members of a deceased victim to read statements during sentencing, at the.

New York A06684 amends the criminal procedure law to allow certain family members of a deceased victim to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant. Previously, only one family member could read a statement. Now, the court may permit a spouse or parent, or both, to make a statement on behalf of the victim, or the legal guardian or representative of the victim if they have personal knowledge of and a relationship with the victim.