Victim Assistance Program
When you are a victim of a crime, you have rights
• The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy and informed of a victim’s constitutional rights.
• The right to be reasonably informed when the accused or convicted person is arrested, released from custody, or has escaped.
• The right to be informed of and present at all criminal proceedings which are dispositive of the charges where the defendant has the right to be present.
• The right to be allowed to submit either a written or oral statement at all hearings affecting bond or bail.
• The right to be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest decision. a plea, or sentencing.
• The right to be reasonably protected from the accused or persons acting on his behalf throughout the criminal justice process.
• The right to confer with the prosecution, after the crime against the victim has been charged, before the trial or before any disposition and informed of the disposition.
• The right to have reasonable access after the conclusion of the criminal investigation to all documents relating to the crime against the victim before trial.
• The right to receive prompt and full restitution from the convicted person or persons.
• The right to a reasonable disposition and prompt and final conclusion of the case.
