A bill to address the effect of the death of a defendant in Federal criminal proceedings.
Preserving Crime Victims' Restitution Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to establish guidelines for cases in which a defendant in a criminal prosecution dies prior to the final adjudication of guilt. Sets forth rules for restitution to victims, appeals, motions, petitions, and civil forfeiture in such cases.
Provides, as a general rule, that the death of a defendant who has been convicted of a federal criminal offense shall not be the basis for abating or otherwise invalidating a plea of guilty or nolo contendere accepted, a verdict returned, a sentence announced, or a judgment entered prior to the death of such defendant, or for dismissing or otherwise invalidating the indictment, information, or complaint, except as provided by this Act.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S138-139)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S139-140)
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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