In any case involving the sentencing of a defendant for an offense against a crime victim, the court shall ensure that the crime victim is afforded the rights described in 18 U.S.C. § 3771 and in any other provision of federal law pertaining to the treatment of crime victims.
Application Note:
1. Definition.—For purposes of this policy statement, “crime victim” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 3771(e).