Changes in court schedules, date, time and place of sentencing
Release of offender from prison or institution. You must request such notification from the Commissioner of Corrections, or the administration of prison or institution
Victim rights
THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN PROSECUTION:
Right to inform court of impact of crime at pre-trial hearing and sentencing
Right to have input in pre-trial diversion program
Right to object to plea agreement
Right to request speedy trial
Right to bring supportive person to pre-trial hearing
Right to attend sentencing
Right to give written objections to sentencing
THE RIGHT TO PROTECTION:
Tampering with a witness is against Minnesota Law
Witnesses do not have to state their addresses in court
Victims have the right to a separate, secure waiting area during court
Employers may not discipline or dismiss victims or witnesses who are called to testify in court
EXPECTATIONS:
To receive support and accurate information
To be free from intimidation
To be assisted by your criminal justice agencies
To have minimized your time and inconvenience as a victim or witness
To be told about available compensation for court appearances
To be told about available help from Social Services or volunteer groups
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Victims may be eligible for financial assistance from the State if they have suffered economic loss.
Victims may request restitution (monies which the offender may be ordered to pay as part of his or per penalty).
FOR MORE INFORMATION, Please contact the Chisago County Victim Witness Department at 651-213-8400