Rhode Island H8063 mandates that courts must obtain victim approval before imposing any negotiated sentence for first degree sexual assault or first.

Rhode Island H8063 amends the state's General Laws to require that courts ensure the victim's approval before imposing any negotiated sentence for first degree sexual assault or first degree child molestation. The bill specifies that the victim or their parents or guardian must approve the negotiated sentence. This change aims to ensure that victims have a say in the sentencing process for these serious offenses.

Rhode Island H8063 mandates that courts must obtain victim approval before imposing any negotiated sentence for first degree sexual assault or first.

Rhode Island H8063 amends the state's General Laws to require that courts ensure the victim's approval before imposing any negotiated sentence for first degree sexual assault or first degree child molestation. The bill specifies that the victim or their parents or guardian must approve the negotiated sentence. This change aims to ensure that victims have a say in the sentencing process for these serious offenses.