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S. 3706 — To amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim's rights.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:412
S. 3706, titled the "Victims' VOICES Act," aims to amend section 3663A of title 18 of the United States Code. The bill seeks to clarify that when a court orders restitution in a criminal case, it should also cover necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by anyone who has...
Simple Explanation
S. 3706 is a proposal to make sure that if someone helps a victim of a crime by taking care of them or representing them, they should be paid back for any important costs, like missing work or paying for travel.
S. 3706 — An Act To amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim's rights.
July 25, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:327
S. 3706, titled the “Victims' Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act” or the “Victims' VOICES Act”, amends section 3663A of title 18 of the United States Code. The bill clarifies that a court must order restitution for a person who has taken on the victim's...
Simple Explanation
The Victims' VOICES Act is a rule that says if someone is helping a victim by looking after their needs, like going to court or helping them get better, they should get paid back for any money they spend doing these things, as long as the expenses make sense and are necessary.

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