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SECTION 12-28-2

§ 12-28-2 Legislative purpose. – In recognition of the responsibility of the community to the victims of crime,the general assembly declares its intent to ensure:

(1) That all crime victims are treated with dignity, respect,and sensitivity at all phases of the criminal justice process;

(2) That whenever possible they receive financialcompensation for their injury or loss from the perpetrator of the crime; and

(3) That the full impact of the crime upon the victim isbrought to the attention of the court.

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SECTION 12-28-2

§ 12-28-2 Legislative purpose. – In recognition of the responsibility of the community to the victims of crime,the general assembly declares its intent to ensure:

(1) That all crime victims are treated with dignity, respect,and sensitivity at all phases of the criminal justice process;

(2) That whenever possible they receive financialcompensation for their injury or loss from the perpetrator of the crime; and

(3) That the full impact of the crime upon the victim isbrought to the attention of the court.

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SECTION 12-28-2

§ 12-28-2 Legislative purpose. – In recognition of the responsibility of the community to the victims of crime,the general assembly declares its intent to ensure:

(1) That all crime victims are treated with dignity, respect,and sensitivity at all phases of the criminal justice process;

(2) That whenever possible they receive financialcompensation for their injury or loss from the perpetrator of the crime; and

(3) That the full impact of the crime upon the victim isbrought to the attention of the court.