Summary Of The Victim Impact Statement

In North Carolina, The victim of a crime has the right to know the time and date of court proceeding and the status of an appeal. Victims also get priority rights in restitution and the right to be heard in the courthouse. The victim has the right to present your views and concerns to the Governor or agency considering the release of the accused. The Victim Impact Statement(VIS) is a written document that states the losses, suffering and trauma that the victim or family member faced because of the crime. The courts in North Carolina use a Victim Impact statement. During a study of victim impact statement, researchers found that the statement rarely influenced a case.
The Eighth Amendment should not prevent the admissibility of victims impact