Tennessee Amendment 2 (1998)
From Ballotpedia
Tennessee Amendment 2 entitles victims of crime to certain basic rights to preserve and protect their rights to justice and due process. It was on the 1998 election ballot in Tennessee, where it passed.
Text of the proposal
The language that appeared on the ballot:
This measure would add a new section to the constitution guaranteeing the rights of crime victims. The measure would entitle victims to the following basic rights: the right to confer with the prosecution; the right to be free from intimidation, harassment and abuse throughout the criminal justice system; the right to be present at all proceedings where the defendant has a right to be present; the right to be heard, when relevant, at all critical stages of the criminal justice process as defined by the General Assembly; the right to be informed of all proceedings, and of the release, transfer or escape of the accused or convicted person; the right to a speedy trial or disposition and a prompt and final conclusion of the case after the conviction or sentence; the right to restitution from the offender; and the right to be informed of each of the rights established for victims.
