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Definition: A written or oral statement presented at sentencing by a crime victim describing the physical, emotional, and financial impact of the crime. Under Marsy's Law, victims have the constitutional right to be heard at sentencing.
Category: Constitutional Rights · Statute: F.S. 921.143 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Victim Impact Statement in Florida
A written or oral statement presented at sentencing by a crime victim describing the physical, emotional, and financial impact of the crime. Under Marsy's Law, victims have the constitutional right to be heard at sentencing.
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