A statement to the sentencing body (judge, jury, or parole board) in which a person is given the opportunity to describe how the crime has affected her or him is called a(n):

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A victim impact statement allows the victim or impacted party to describe how the crime has affected them, which is used as a factor in sentencing decisions. Choices B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of this type of statement.

A Statement to the Sentencing Body (Judge, Jury, or Parole