U.S. Sentencing Commission's "Victims Advisory Group"

The U.S. Sentencing Commission has its notice posted with reference to receiving public comments about its proposed formation of a standing “ victims advisory group” and amending Rule 5.4 of its Rules of Practice & Procedure to include the same.

The Commission “anticipates that the victims advisory group will consist of not more than 9 members, each serving not more than two consecutive 3-year terms, and establishing a charter for the group to govern its activities.”

It also “invites any person or group who has knowledge, expertise, or experience in the area of federal crime victimization to apply to become a member of the advisory group.”

Comments and applications for consideration of group membership should not be received later than July 30, 2007.

Federal Register notice