A National Study of Victim Notification and Victims' Voice Laws

question 1

Multiple Choice

A national study of victim notification and victims' voice laws found that

• A) a large proportion of victims participate in the bail hearing, but participation decreases with each subsequent stage of criminal justice case processing
• B) 90% of victims were notified about bail and sentencing hearings, but only 20% were notified about parole hearings
• C) victims who were notified reported greater confidence in the police and less fear of crime
• D) most victims made an impact statement at sentencing but few did so at parole hearings

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Definitions:

Personal Liability

The legal responsibility of an individual to pay debts from personal assets, not protected by a corporation or LLC.

Separate Bank Accounts

Individual bank accounts maintained by parties (such as spouses) for their personal use, distinct from joint accounts.

Breaches

Instances where a rule, law, contract, or promise is violated or not adhered to.