Right to be Notified Of:
► Victim’s Rights
► Plea bargain agreements.
► Changes in scheduling of
court
proceedings, date, time, and place
of sentencing.
►Decision of not to prosecute a
domestic assault or harassment case.
►Release of offender from
prisonor institution.
► Transfer to a less secure
correctional facility.
►Escape and apprehension of
offender.
Remember:
Tampering with a witness is a crime. If you are threatened or
harassed by
anyone, call your
local lawenforcement agency
and notify the County Attorney. |
Right to Participate in Prosecution:
►Right to inform court of impact of crime at pre-trial and sentencing or disposition hearings.
► Right to have input in pre-trial diversion program for crimes against persons.
► Right to object to a plea bargain.
► Right to request a speedy trial.
► Right to bring a supportive
person to pre-trial hearing.
► Right to receive restitution.
► Right to attend sentencing or disposition hearings.
►Right to give written objections to plea bargain agreement or final sentence.
► Right to be notified of the outcome of the case.
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Right to Protection from Harm:
►Tampering with a witness is a
crime in Minnesota.
► Witnesses do not have to give their addresses in open court.
►Victims have the right to a secure waiting area during court.
►Employers may not discipline or discharge victims or witnesses who are called to testify in court.
Financial Assistance:
Victims may be eligible for financial assistance from the state if they have suffered economic loss.
Minnesota Office of Justice Program
(888) 622-8799 |
