Constitutional Rights as a Victim
VICTIM RIGHTS
As a victim of violent crime, you have the constitutional right to be informed of certain information and court dates. View court hearings.
Violent crimes which apply are:
- Murder, Manslaughter, Homicide
- Vehicular Assault, Vehicular Homicide
- Assault;First, Second & Third Degree
- Sexual Assault on an Adult or Child
- Sexual Exploitation of Children
- Unlawful Sexual Contact
- Incest
- Menacing
- Indecent Exposure
- Kidnapping, First & Second Degree
- Robbery
- Child Abuse
- Crimes Against At Risk Adults or At Risk Juveniles
- Crimes Involving Domestic Violence
- Stalking
- Ethnic Intimidation
- Careless Driving that results in the death of another person
- Failure to stop at the scene of an accident that results in the death of another person
- Retaliation against a witness or victim
- Tampering with a witness or victim
- Intimidation of a witness or victim
- Accessory to any of these crimes
- Your Constitutional Rights As A Victim
Court Hearings Are:
- Filing Charges
- Detention Hearing
- Advisement Hearing
- Bond Reduction
- Preliminary Hearing
- Disposition/Plea Hearing
- Arraignment
- Motions Hearing
- Jury Trial/Court Trial
- Sentencing
- Modifications
- Revocation
(Some of the above events may not occur in all cases.)
The Victim/Witness Assistance program can answer questions you may have or talk with you about your case. It is your responsibility to keep the DA's Office informed of your current address and phone number(s) at all times.
