Victim Rights

You are automatically entitled to:

• Be informed of your rights;
• Be treated with fairness and respect for your safety, dignity and privacy;
• Reasonable protection from the accused or any person acting on behalf of
• the accused;
• Receive information about the status of the case;
• Refuse a defense interview, deposition, or other discovery requests unless ordered by the court;
• Object to defense requests for access to your confidential information, including medical, counseling, school or employment records, access to your personal devices, online accounts, or other personal information;
• Be present at all public proceedings;
• Have a support person with you during proceedings;
• Tell the court your opinion in public proceedings involving release, plea, sentencing, disposition, parole, and other hearing that involves victim's rights;
• Object to unreasonable delays;
• Full and timely restitution from the offender(s).

You must REQUEST the right to:

• Receive notice of the arrest, escape, or release of the offender;
• Reasonable and timely notice of all public court proceedings;
• Confer with the prosecutor assigned to the case;
• Be notified of subpoenas, motions or other requests to access any of your personal information;
• Appoint a Victim's Representative.