15-23-71
Section 15-23-71 Plea agreement. The victim has the right to be present at any proceeding at
which a negotiated plea for the person accused of committing the criminal offense against
the victim will be presented to the court. The court shall not accept a plea agreement unless:
(1) The prosecuting attorney advises the court that, before requesting the negotiated plea,
reasonable efforts were made to confer with the victim. (2) Reasonable efforts are made to
give the victim notice of the plea proceeding, including the offense to which the defendant
will plead guilty, the date that the plea will be presented to the court, the terms of any
sentence agreed to as part of the negotiated plea, and that the victim has the right to be
present. (3) The prosecuting attorney advises the court that, to the best of his or her knowledge,
the notice requirements of this article have been met. (Acts 1995, No. 95-583, p. 1234, §12.)...

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12-17-224
Section 12-17-224 Special services division; worthless check unit; guidelines for processing
worthless check complaints; fees and restitution; collection and distribution. (a) Each district
attorney may establish a special services division which shall be under the direction and
control of the district attorney, and shall be organized for the following uses and purposes:
(1) A section of the special services division of each district attorney's office may be organized
as a worthless check unit. Each district attorney who elects to establish the unit shall assign
sufficient staff and resources to effectively operate the unit. The worthless check unit of
the special services division of the district attorney's office shall be created for the purpose
of processing worthless checks. (2) Procedures: a. COMPLAINT REFERRALS. After following the
requisites of Section 13A-9-13.1, any party holding a worthless negotiable instrument may
present a "complaint" to the worthless check unit of the...
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15-27-5
Section 15-27-5 Objections; hearing; ruling. (a) If the prosecuting authority or victim files
an objection to the granting of a petition under this chapter, the court having jurisdiction
over the matter shall set a date for a hearing no sooner than 14 days from the filing of the
objection. The court shall notify the prosecuting authority and the petitioner of the hearing
date. In the discretion of the court, the court shall consider the following factors: (1)
Nature and seriousness of the offense committed. (2) Circumstances under which the offense
occurred. (3) Date of the offense. (4) Age of the person when the offense was committed. (5)
Whether the offense was an isolated or repeated incident. (6) Other conditions which may have
contributed to the offense. (7) An available probation or parole record, report, or recommendation.
(8) Whether the offense was dismissed or nolle prossed as part of a negotiated plea agreement
and the petitioner plead guilty to another related or lesser...
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15-25-3
Section 15-25-3 Prosecution for physical or sexual offense or exploitation involving child
under age 16 - Use of closed circuit equipment; competence of victim as witness. (a) In those
criminal prosecutions set out in Section 15-25-1, the court, on motion of the state or the
defendant prior to the trial of the case, may order that the testimony of any alleged victim
of the crime or witness thereto who is under the age of 16 at the time of the order shall
be viewed and heard at trial by the court and the finder of fact by closed circuit equipment.
In ruling on the motion the court shall take into consideration those matters set out in Section
15-25-2. (b) If the court orders that the victim's or witness's testimony in court shall be
by closed circuit equipment, the testimony shall be taken outside the courtroom in the judge's
chambers or in another suitable location designated by the judge. (c) Examination and cross-examination
of the alleged child victim or witness shall proceed as...
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15-25-2
Section 15-25-2 Prosecution for physical or sexual offense or exploitation involving child
under age 16 - Videotaped deposition; who may be present; procedure; protective order. (a)
In any criminal prosecution referred to in Section 15-25-1, the court, upon motion of the
district attorney or Attorney General, for good cause shown and after notice to the defendant,
may order the taking of a videotaped deposition of an alleged victim of or witness to the
crime who is under the age of 16 at the time of the order. (b) On any motion for a videotaped
deposition of the victim or a witness, the court shall consider the age and maturity of the
child, the nature of the offense, the nature of testimony that may be expected, and the possible
effect that the testimony in person at trial may have on the victim or witness, along with
any other relevant matters that may be required by Supreme Court rule. (c) During the taping
of a videotaped deposition authorized pursuant to this section, the...
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15-23-72
Section 15-23-72 Right to pre-sentence information. The prosecuting attorney shall provide
to the victim the date of a conviction, acquittal, or dismissal of the charges filed against
the defendant and prior to sentencing, when applicable, notice of the following: (1) The criminal
offense for which the defendant was convicted, acquitted, or the effect of a dismissal of
the charges filed against the defendant. (2) If the defendant is convicted, on request, the
victim shall be notified, if applicable, of the following: a. The existence and function of
the pre-sentence report. b. The name, address, and telephone number of the office of the Board
of Pardons and Paroles which is preparing the pre-sentence report. c. The right to make a
victim impact statement. d. The right of the defendant to view the pre-sentence report. e.
The right to be present and be heard at any sentencing proceeding. f. The time, place, and
date of the sentencing proceeding. g. If the court orders restitution, the...
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22-22-9
Section 22-22-9 Powers and duties; enforcement of orders; permits; civil penalties for violations.
(a) It shall be the duty of the commission to control pollution in the waters of the state,
and it shall specifically have the following powers: (1) To study and investigate all problems
concerned with the improvement and conservation of the waters of the state; (2) To conduct,
independently and in cooperation with others, studies, investigation and research and to prepare,
or in cooperation with others prepare, a program or programs, any or all of which shall pertain
to the purity and conservation of the waters of the state or to the treatment and disposal
of pollutants or other wastes, which studies, investigations, research and program or programs
shall be intended to result in the reduction of pollution of the waters of the state according
to the conditions and particular circumstances existing in the various communities throughout
the state; and (3) To propose remedial measures...
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15-23-75
Section 15-23-75 Right to information concerning defendant's sentence, request for notice,
post-conviction review, etc. The victim has the right to the following information: (1) As
soon as practicable, after the date of sentencing, the office of the prosecuting attorney
shall notify the victim of the sentence imposed on the defendant. (2) The names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of the appropriate agencies and departments to whom request for notice
should be provided. (3) The status of any post-conviction court review or appellate proceeding
or any decisions arising from those proceedings shall be furnished to the victim by the Office
of the Attorney General or the office of the district attorney, whichever is appropriate,
immediately after the status is known. (4) If the terms and conditions of a post-arrest release
include a requirement that the accused post a bond, the sheriff or municipal jailer shall,
upon request, notify the victim of the release on bond of the defendant. (5)...
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15-14-53
Section 15-14-53 Right of victim to be present in courtroom. The victim of a criminal offense
shall be entitled to be present in any court exercising any jurisdiction over such offense
and therein to be seated at the counsel table of any prosecutor prosecuting such offense or
other attorney representing the government or other persons in whose name such prosecution
is brought. (Acts 1983, No. 83-622, p. 971, §4.)...
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12-21-264
Section 12-21-264 Taking of deposition or videotaped deposition when victim or witness unavailable
because of exceptional circumstances. (a) In any criminal prosecution, the court may, upon
motion of the district attorney, the defense, or the court, for good cause shown and after
notice to the parties, order the taking of a deposition or a videotaped deposition of a victim
or a witness when the victim or witness is or may be unavailable for trial for medical reasons
or other exceptional circumstances. On any motion for a deposition or a videotaped deposition
of the victim or witness, the court shall consider the age of the victim or witness, the potential
unavailability of the victim or witness for trial, the nature of the offense, the nature of
testimony that may be expected, and the possible effect that testimony in person at trial
may have on the victim or witness, along with any other relevant matters that may be required
by Supreme Court rule. During the taking of a deposition or...
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