This document provides an analysis of the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) and the new Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure that implement or incorporate its provisions. It covers the CVRA's eight rights, the rulemaking background, constitutional considerations, and the interpretation of rules to avoid conflicts with the Constitution and the Rules Enabling Act. The document also discusses the specific rights under the CVRA, special procedures created by the rules, and general procedures for asserting victim rights.
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