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8N Distribution of written statement

(1)If the victim prepares a victim impact statement, the victim must, a reasonable time before sentencing is to take place, provide a copy to the prosecutor, and the copy must include a copy of any medical report attached to the victim impact statement.

(2)If the victim provides a copy of a victim impact statement and any attached medical report to the prosecutor under subsection (1), the prosecutor, as soon as practicable after receiving it, must—

(a)file a copy of the victim impact statement and any attached medical report with the court; and

(b)provide a copy of the victim impact statement and any attached medical report to the offender or the legal practitioner representing the offender.