Victims' Rights
As a Victim, you have the right:
To be Notified of:
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Content of any plea bargain agreements.
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Changes in the schedule of court proceedings, including the date, time and place of sentencing.
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Final disposition of the case.
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Transfer of the offender from prison or custodial institution.
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Escape and apprehension of the offender from prison or custodial institution.
To Protection from Harm:
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Tampering with a witness is a crime in Minnesota.
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Victim/witnesses do not have to give their addresses in open court.
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Victims have the right to a secure waiting area during court.
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Employers may not discipline or dismiss victims or witnesses who are called to testify in court.
To Participate in the Prosecution:
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To inform court of impact of crime at the sentencing hearing.
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To have input in a pre-trial diversion program decision.
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To request a speedy trial.
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To bring a supportive person to the pre-trial.
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To object to proposed disposition or sentence.
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To object to plea agreement.
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To attend the sentencing hearing.
To Apply for Financial Assistance:
Victim Resources:
Domestic Abuse Intervention Program
FirstWitness Child Abuse Resource Center
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
Minnesota Office of Justice - Help for Crime Victims
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Crime Victim Center
NOVA Center for Crime Victims Services
Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault
Range Women's Advocates
Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women