victims' rights; attorney fees; costs
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- Passed House
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona law to strengthen the rights of crime victims. It clarifies that victims have standing to pursue legal action to enforce their rights and recover damages from government entities for violations of those rights. The bill also allows victims to seek attorney fees and court costs to cover the expenses of legal representation, including pro bono or legal aid attorneys, when a victim’s rights are violated.
Key provisions
- Victims have standing to seek orders and legal action to enforce their rights.
- Victims can recover damages from government entities for intentional, knowing, or grossly negligent violations of their rights.
- Victims are not required to pay filing fees when seeking to enforce their rights.
- Victims have the right to be represented by personal or legal counsel at their expense.
- Courts can order the party responsible for violating a victim’s rights to pay reasonable attorney fees and costs to the victim’s counsel.
- Pro bono and legal aid attorneys can be utilized to represent victims.
- The bill applies to pending and future cases related to victims' rights.
Who is affected
- Crime victims
- Legal professionals (attorneys, legal aid organizations)
- Government entities
- Victims' rights advocates
- The judicial system
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