Virginia Question 2, Rights of Victims Amendment (1996)
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| Topic Crime victims' rights |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Virginia Question 2 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Virginia on November 5, 1996. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported providing that victims of crimes are to be treated with respect in the criminal justice system and that the General Assembly may define by law the specific rights victims are entitled to. |
A "no" vote opposed providing that victims of crimes are to be treated with respect in the criminal justice system and that the General Assembly may define by law the specific rights victims are entitled to. |
Election results
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Virginia Question 2 |
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1,748,942 | 84.17% | ||
| No | 328,995 | 15.83% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Question 2 was as follows:
| “ | Shall the Constitution of Virginia be amended to provide that the victims of crime shall be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect in the criminal justice process and that the General Assembly may define, by law, the rights of victims of crime? | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Virginia Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during two successive legislative sessions for the Virginia General Assembly to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 51 votes in the Virginia House of Delegates and 21 votes in the Virginia State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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