Crime Victims Assisstance
Notification:
Notifying crime victims of court hearings and proceedings, and of dispositions of cases.
Education and Advocacy:
Educating crime victims about the criminal justice process, and advocating on victim's behalf with criminal justice personnel as well as with outside agencies, employers, etc.
Special Needs:
Providing court escort, providing assistance with victim impact statements and victims of crime compensation applications, and provideing referrals to other service agencies.
Crime Victim's Rights
You have the right to:
- be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
- be protected from intimidation and harm.
- be educated about the criminal justice system and to have it explained to you.
- be notified about court prceedings in your case.
- be heard in court regarding the impact of the crime in your life and to give your opinion
regarding the defendant's sentence.
Notification:
Notifying crime victims of court hearings and proceedings, and of dispositions of cases.
Education and Advocacy:
Educating crime victims about the criminal justice process, and advocating on victim's behalf with criminal justice personnel as well as with outside agencies, employers, etc.
Special Needs:
Providing court escort, providing assistance with victim impact statements and victims of crime compensation applications, and provideing referrals to other service agencies.
Crime Victim's Rights
You have the right to:
- be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
- be protected from intimidation and harm.
- be educated about the criminal justice system and to have it explained to you.
- be notified about court prceedings in your case.
- be heard in court regarding the impact of the crime in your life and to give your opinion
regarding the defendant's sentence.
