The Push to get a Crime Victim's Bill of Rights in Kentucky

Admin Jan 09, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Legislation to create a crime victim’s bill of rights in the Kentucky Constitution has been re-filed.

Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Hopkinsville, re-introduced Marsy's Law Thursday. The substance of the amendment mirrors what passed in 2018 but includes one new provision ensuring victims have the right to be heard and notified in the consideration of any pardon, commutation of sentence or granting of a reprieve.

For National Crime Victims' Rights Week, a Call to Action: Stand With, Support Victims of Crime

Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel, Ph.D : Apr 11, 2025

Many Kentuckians may notice a purple glow emanating from their county courthouses and from the local offices of agencies that advocate for crime...

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Marsy’s Law Honors National Crime Victims’ Rights Week While Supporters Hope for a Positive Decision from the Kentucky Supreme Court

Admin : Apr 08, 2019

Louisville, Ky. (April 8, 2019) – Marsy’s Law for Kentucky and its many supporters are hopeful that the annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week...

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Congressman John Yarmuth Endorses Marsy's Law For Kentucky

Admin : Jul 10, 2018

CONGRESSMAN JOHN YARMUTH ENDORSES MARSY’S LAW FOR KENTUCKY Yarmuth encourages voters to support constitutional amendment for crime victims’...