17-2041 Marsy's LawCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. /7— Z/ I
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER,
MILAM, PALMER, LITTLE ROBERTS
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF MERIDIAN'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE IDAHO STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE EQUAL RIGHTS FOR CRIME
VICTIMS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS MARSY'S LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS; in 2016 there were 3,712 violent crimes were reported in Idaho affecting individuals, their
families, and communities; and,
WHEREAS, victims of crimes should always be treated with fairness and respect throughout the criminal
justice process, protected from the defendant, reasonably heard at public proceedings regarding their case, and
given a voice through the process of the case; and,
WHEREAS, victims should receive the same rights that are afforded to criminals and have rights to
notification of release, hearings, appropriate restitution, and the right to speak at criminal proceedings; and,
WHEREAS, Victims' Rights is a non-partisan, non-political issue; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Meridian is dedicated to strengthening victims and survivors in the aftermath of
crime, building resilience in our communities and our victim responders, and working for justice for all victims
and survivors; and,
WHEREAS, advocacy organizations are working statewide to guaranteeing victims' rights and providing
a voice by amending the. Idaho State Constitution as proposed in Senate Joint Resolution 103 during the 2017
Idaho legislative session; and,
WHEREAS, Marsy's Law is a common sense approach to ensuring Victim's Rights,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the City of Meridian believes it is necessary to amend the Idaho State Constitution as
proposed in Senate. Joint Resolution 103 during the 2017 Idaho legislative session to afford victims of violent
crimes with equal rights and protections..
Section 2. That the City of Meridian actively supports the efforts of Marsy's Law for Idaho as a way to
strengthen the public health and safety in Meridian and in Idaho.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho this 10th day of October, 2017.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of
APPROVED:
Tammy fie-WXerd, Mayor
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO MARSY's LAw
, this 10th day of October, 2017.
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