South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 16, Crimes; Title 44 Controlled Substances
S.C. Code (Crimes) § 16-3-1535: Summary court's duty to notify victim of victim's rights; form for victim impact statement
What this law says, in plain English
This statute requires summary courts to notify crime victims of their rights, including attendance at hearings, legal representation, and submitting victim impact statements. Courts must provide forms and information to victims and forward victim details to relevant agencies.
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