Section 26
Duplicate Copy May Be Demanded
(1) The accused or offender who desires to receive a duplicate copy of the victim impact report submitted to the court pursuant to sub-section (5) of Section 25 may get the duplicate copy of such a report from the court.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the court may refuse to issue a duplicate copy of the victim impact report in following conditions:
(a) Where the accused is absconding,
(b) Where the issuance of the duplicate copy would be prejudicial to the safety and privacy of the victim,
(c) Where the victim desires to keep the victim impact report confidential.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the court may refuse to issue a duplicate copy of the victim impact report in following conditions:
(a) Where the accused is absconding,
(b) Where the issuance of the duplicate copy would be prejudicial to the safety and privacy of the victim,
(c) Where the victim desires to keep the victim impact report confidential.