HR 8466
Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act of 2020
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The Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act of 2020 aims to provide a process for immediate family members or those similarly situated to request a review of cold case murder files investigated by federal agencies. If a murder occurred more than three years ago and all investigative leads have been exhausted, a review can be requested to determine if a full reinvestigation is warranted. If a review recommends reinvestigation, the agency must conduct a thorough investigation, and the process includes limitations on concurrent reviews and reporting requirements to track the Act's effectiveness.
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