Marsy’s Law—the crime victims’ bill of rights that passed on the 2020 ballot as a state constitutional amendment—will remain the law of the state following a ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court Thursday.
The Supreme Court ultimately determined the Kentucky Association on Criminal Defense Lawyers lacked standing as a plaintiff in the case.
Marsy’s Law ensures crime victims have the right to notice of court proceedings, the right to be present in court proceedings, the right for victims to have a voice throughout the legal process, and the right to be made aware of any changes in their offenders’ custodial status.
State Senator Whitney Westerfield of Christian County sponsored the legislation when it was in the General Assembly and says, “I’m thrilled with today’s decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court ordering the most recent challenge against Marsy’s Law to be dismissed. Kentuckians have twice overwhelmingly chosen to make victims’ rights a part of our constitution and I’m thankful those rights remain standing today.”