What are my rights as a victim?

Victims have the right to: 

  1. attend criminal justice proceedings; 
  2. apply for compensation; 
  3. be heard and participate in criminal justice proceedings; 
  4. be informed of proceedings and events in the criminal justice process, of legal rights and remedies, and of available services; 
  5. protection from intimidation and harassment; 
  6. restitution from the juvenile; 
  7. prompt return of personal property seized as evidence; 
  8. a speedy trial; and 
  9. enforcement of these rights. 


Research your rights as a victim on VictimLaw.org.