Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Nevada 2018 General Election in Nevada.
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Get StartedA “yes” vote codifies Marsy’s Law in Nevada, guaranteeing a set of rights for the victims of crimes.
A “no” vote maintains Nevada’s current crime victims rights, which are limited to being informed of criminal proceedings related to the crime, attending these proceedings, and delivering a statement at sentencing or release hearings.
According to YesOn1, Marsy’s Law ensures that victims of crimes and their families are given protection from unwanted interactions with defendants. Nevada’s Constitution does not currently provide full protection of rights for victims and their families., in support of Question 1 (Learn more)
According to Beth Schwartzapfel of The Marshall Law Project, Marsy’s Law undermines the presumption of innocence during a criminal investigation. Defense attorneys could be prevented from getting basic information related to the crime. Arraignments could also take longer, as prosecutors would have to locate the victim for the hearing. , in opposition to Question 1 (Learn more)
According to Beth Schwartzapfel of The Marshall Law Project, because there are so many low-level crimes committed every day, it would be very expensive and inefficient to fully implement. This would make criminal investigations more difficult to conduct and place a larger burden on an already under-resourced system. , in opposition to Question 1 (Learn more)
This measure would amend Nevada’s Constitution to expand the rights of victims of crime. These include the right to be protected from the defendant, the right to refuse to give interviews unless ordered by the court, and the right to give statements that describe the personal impact of the crime in question.
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