Vermont H0331 ensures victims of listed crimes can offer comments at appeal or postconviction remedy hearings.

Vermont H0331 amends 13 V.S.A. Section 5315 to mandate that the prosecutor’s office inform victims of listed crimes about any appeal or postconviction remedy proceedings. The court must ask victims if they wish to be heard and consider their statements. If the victim is absent, the court should consider any prior expressed views. This act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Vermont H0331 ensures victims of listed crimes can offer comments at appeal or postconviction remedy hearings.

Vermont H0331 amends 13 V.S.A. Section 5315 to mandate that the prosecutor’s office inform victims of listed crimes about any appeal or postconviction remedy proceedings. The court must ask victims if they wish to be heard and consider their statements. If the victim is absent, the court should consider any prior expressed views. This act takes effect on July 1, 2025.