Victim Services

Rights

As a victim, you have the right to:

• Be treated with fairness, respect and dignity and to be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse throughout the criminal
• Justice process and informed of the constitutional rights provided by statute
• Be reasonably informed when the accused or convicted person is arrested, released from the custody, or has escaped
• Be informed of and present at any criminal proceedings which are dispositive of the charges where the defendant has the right to be present
• Be reasonably informed of and be allowed to submit either a written or oral statement at all hearings affecting bond or jail
• Be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest decision, a plea, or sentencing
• Be reasonably protected from the accused or persons acting on his behalf throughout the criminal justice process
• Confer with the prosecution, after the crime has been charged, before the trial or before any disposition and informed of the disposition
• Have reasonable access after the conclusion of the criminal investigation to all the documents relating to the crime before court
• Receive prompt and full restitution from the persons convicted of the criminal conduct that caused the loss or injury
• Be informed of any proceeding when any post-conviction action is being considered and be present at any post-conviction release decision
• A reasonable disposition and prompt and final conclusion of the case