This bill enacts a new provision in Louisiana law, specifically R.S. 46:1844(K)(4), which establishes the rights of victims during contradictory hearings related to motions to vacate or resentence. It mandates that no trial court can grant such motions without a hearing that allows the victim to present a statement. Additionally, the court clerk is required to provide written notice of the motion and its implications to the victim. If a motion is granted without adhering to these requirements, it can be deemed voidable as a patent error. The bill also stipulates that if the victim is deceased or unable to attend due to disability, their designated family member may represent them in this process.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that it does not create or allow for individual standing to intervene in criminal proceedings at any time. The provisions of this Act are intended to be applied prospectively, ensuring that the rights of victims are upheld in future cases involving vacating convictions or resentencing.