Victim Bill of Rights

To be treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity
To receive basic information concerning available services
To be notified of significant actions and proceedings
To be accompanied at all court proceedings
In personal injury, burglary, or driving under the influence crimes, the opportunity to give prior comment on the potential reduction or dropping of charges
To have the opportunity to submit a written and/or oral victim impact statement
To be notified of the final disposition, sentence, and sentence modification
To be restored, to the extent possible, to the pre-crime economic status
To have property returned in a timely fashion
To have assistance in the preparation of, and submission of, a Victims Compensation claim
To be given the opportunity to provide comment on a defendant’s release from state or local correctional facility
To be notified of decisions regarding work release and community placement
To receive notice of an escape and subsequent apprehension of an offender
To receive notice of an offender’s commitment to a mental health facility
Victims have the right to file complaints regarding unlawful or inappropriate actions.

If you think one or more of your rights were not provided to you or that you were not treated with dignity or respect and you would like to file a complaint, please see Victims' Rights Complaint Form.