Victims' Rights

in law •  7 years ago 

What Are Victims' Rights?

All states and the federal government have passed laws to establish a set of victims' rights. In general, these laws require that victims have certain information, protections, and a limited role in the criminal justice process. Victims' rights depend on the laws of the jurisdiction where the crime is investigated and prosecuted: state, federal or tribal government, or military installation.

Who May Exercise Victims' Rights?

A victim is usually defined as a person who has been directly harmed by a crime that was committed by another person. In some states, victims' rights apply only to victims of felonies (more serious crimes) while other states also grant legal rights to victims of misdemeanors (less serious crimes). Some states allow a family member of a homicide victim or the parent or guardian of a minor, incompetent person, or person with a disability to exercise these rights on behalf of the victims.

http://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/get-help-bulletins-for-crime-victims/victims'-rights

http://victimsofcrime.org

(something i wanted to post as nowadays, people don't even know this knowledge beforehand, always good to know unless you already know.)

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