What rights do victims of crime have?

What will be an ideal response?


It varies by state, but they generally have the following: right to notification—to
know when there are upcoming hearings; right to be reasonably protected from the
accused; right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding; right not to be excluded
from any such public court proceeding; right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice
of any public court proceeding or any parole proceeding involving the crime or of any
release or escape of the accused; reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the
government; right to full and timely restitution; right to proceedings free from
unreasonable delay; and right to be treated with fairness and dignity.

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