Victims have a right to:

•  Be informed as to the level of protection from intimidation, free from harassment, harm, and abuse available to them throughout the criminal justice process.

• Be informed and assisted as to their role in the criminal justice process.

• Have a clear explanation regarding relevant legal proceedings.

• Have a secure waiting area that does not require them to be in close proximity to the defendant or the family or friends of the defendant

• Seek restitution and reparations

• Have any personal property returned to the victim when the court or prosecution is no longer needed.

• Reasonable employer intercession services to minimize employees’ loss of pay and other benefits resulting from their participation in the criminal justice process.

• Victims have the right to object to a petition for expungement.

• Should have a speedy disposition of the entire criminal justice process.

• Timely notice of judicial proceedings they are to attend and timely notice of cancellations.

If you feel any of these rights has been violated in any way, by any branch of the criminal justice system, complete this electronic form.