Under CPL 380.50, if a defendant is being sentenced on a felony, a victim may request to make a statement if requested within ____ days of sentencing, and the court must notify the defendant of the request at least _______ days before sentencing date?

Under CPL 380.50, if a defendant is being sentenced on a felony, a victim may request to make a statement if requested within ____ days of sentencing, and the court must notify the defendant of the request at least _______ days before sentencing date?

• A. 5 days and 2 days
• B. 14 days and 7 days
• C. 10 days and 7 days
• D. 30 days and 14 days

Answer: (C)

This question hinges on the timing required for a crime victim to participate in sentencing under CPL 380.50. The law allows a victim to request to make a statement at sentencing, but the request must be submitted within 10 days before the sentencing date. The court then must notify the defendant of that request at least 7 days before sentencing. This arrangement gives the defendant enough notice to prepare, while ensuring the victim has a reasonable window to be heard. Therefore, the correct timing is 10 days for the victim’s request and 7 days for the defendant’s notification. Other windows would not align with the statute’s specified deadlines.

This question hinges on the timing required for a crime victim to participate in sentencing under CPL 380.50. The law allows a victim to request to make a statement at sentencing, but the request must be submitted within 10 days before the sentencing date. The court then must notify the defendant of that request at least 7 days before sentencing. This arrangement gives the defendant enough notice to prepare, while ensuring the victim has a reasonable window to be heard. Therefore, the correct timing is 10 days for the victim’s request and 7 days for the defendant’s notification. Other windows would not align with the statute’s specified deadlines.