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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If a defendant is convicted of a crime involving an identifiable victim, the district attorney, upon and in accordance with the request of the victim, shall give to the victim notice of the following:
(i) The defendant's conviction;
(ii) The offenses for which the defendant was convicted and the possible sentences for each offense;
(iii) The victim's opportunity to make a written or oral impact statement for use in the preparation of the presentence investigation report concerning the defendant when a presentence investigation report is to be prepared;
(iv) The address and telephone number of the probation office which is to prepare the presentence investigation report;
(v) That a presentence investigation report and any statement of the victim included in the report will be made available to the defendant;
(vi) The victim's opportunity to make an impact statement at sentencing or at any subsequent hearing for correction or reduction of sentence; and
(vii) The time and place of the sentencing proceeding and the time and place of any subsequent hearing for correction or reduction of sentence.
(b) The notice given by the district attorney to the victim pursuant to this section shall be given by any means reasonably calculated to give prompt actual notice.
(c) A notice given under subsection (a) of this section shall inform the victim that his impact statement may include but shall not be limited to the following:
(i) An explanation of the nature and extent of any physical, psychological or emotional harm or trauma suffered by the victim;
(ii) An explanation of the extent of any economic loss or property damage suffered by the victim;
(iii) The need for and extent of restitution and whether the victim has applied for or received compensation for loss or damage; and
(iv) The victim's recommendation for an appropriate disposition.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 7. Criminal Procedure § 7-21-102. Notice to crime victims - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-7-criminal-procedure/wy-st-sect-7-21-102/
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