A document attached to the presentence investigation report that describes injuries to victims; used by judges in sentencing an offender.
A written document that describes the losses, suffering, and trauma experienced by the crime victim or by the victim’s survivors. In jurisdictions where victim impact statements are used, judges are expected to consider them in arriving at an appropriate sentence for the offender.
a statement read in court during sentencing to inform the judge or jury of the effect of the offence on the victim and the victim's family.
This is a report prepared by the victim, a counsellor or psychiatrist about the impact of a crime on the victim.
You may provide a written impact statement to be submitted to the court. If you wish to make an oral statement at the time of sentencing, please contact the District Attorney's office prior to the hearing.
a statement written by you to the judge describing the effect the crime has had on your life
a written statement by a primary or family victim of crime
a written statement by a primary victim of personal harm suffered as a direct result of an offence
a written statement, describing how the crime hurt you and how the crime made you feel
a written statement in the victim's own words, that describes how the victim's life has been affected by being a victim of an offence, and what physical or emotional losses or impacts have been experienced as a result of the offence
a written statement prepared by the victim and considered by the judge at the time of sentencing
a written statement that describes the harm or loss suffered by the victim and the effect of the crime on the victim
a written statement that describes the harm or loss suffered by the victim of an offence
A written statement which is given to the prosecutor by a victim to be filed with the presentence investigation report or the judge prior to sentencing. The victim impact statement includes an account of the victim's physical injury and economic loss, a report of the impact of the crime on the victim's personal welfare and family relationships, and any request for psychological services for the victim or family affected.
A statement during sentencing which informs the sentencer of the impact of the crime on the victim or the victim's family.
An important part of the Pre-Sentence investigation; it is the right of the victim or his or her family members (in the case of a murder) to send a written statement or to give an oral statement to the judge during the sentencing hearing.
A statement by the victim prior to sentencing or acceptance of a plea agreement. The statement can be written and given to the prosecutor for submission to the judge or the victim can speak directly to the judge in court. The judge will consider this statement when deciding upon an appropriate punishment.
written or verbal statement by victim and/or family members, given to a judge, about the crime's impact upon victim's life
a written document or spoken testimony from the victim(s) of a crime or violation that describes how a crime or behavior has affected or harmed the victim; it is signed by the victim and presented during the youth court hearing before the respondent/defendant is sentenced violation - behavior that breaks an established school rule or traffic regulation
a form provided to allow victims of crime to provide the court with their comments about the impact the crime had on them.
A statement presented to the court which outlines the effect of a crime upon the victim Related links: Victims of Crime
A form used by the judge at the time of sentencing that allows victims to describe the physical, emotional, psychological, and financial impact of the crime on their lives and families.
This is a written description of how a crime has affected the victim, written by the victim or by someone on behalf of the victim.
A victim impact statement is a written or verbal statement made as part of the judicial legal process, which allows a victim of crime the opportunity to speak during the sentencing of their attacker or at subsequent parole hearings. In some instances video taped statements are permitted.