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Victim's Bill of Rights


  • The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any scheduled court proceedings or any changes to such proceedings

  • The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of the arrest, release, or escape of the accused

  • The right not to be excluded from any scheduled court proceedings, except as provided by law

  • The right to be heard at any scheduled court proceedings involving the release, plea, or sentencing of the accused

  • The right to file a written objection in any parole proceedings involving the accused

  • The right to confer with the prosecuting attorney in any criminal prosecution related to the victim

  • The right to restitution as provided by law

  • The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay

  • The right to be treated fairly and with dignity by all criminal justice agencies involved in the case

  • The right to file a motion in the criminal case within 20 days of a court proceeding requesting to be heard if the victim has properly requested notification and is not given notice of said court proceeding

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