Maryland Victim Rights, Question 1 (1994)

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The Maryland Victim Rights Amendment, also known as Question 1, was on the November 8, 1994 ballot in Maryland as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, where it was approved. The measure established that crime victims have a right to be treated with respect and sensitivity throughout the criminal justice process. The measure also gave victims the right under certain circumstances to be notified of, to attend, and to be heard at, a criminal justice proceeding, as well as a right to be notified of these rights.

Election results

Maryland Question 1 (1994)
Result		Votes	Percentage
a Yes		1,072,914	92.43%
No		87,861	7.57%

Election results via: Maryland State Board of Elections

Text of measure

The text of the measure can be read here.

See also

Suggest a link

• Maryland 1994 ballot measures
• 1994 ballot measures
• List of Maryland ballot measures
• History of Initiative & Referendum in Maryland

External links

• 1994 Maryland Ballot Measures Election Results
• Archives of Maryland

Footnotes

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