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Victim/Witness Assistance UnitThe overall purpose of our Victim Witness Assistance Program is:
CRIME VICTIM'S BILL OF RIGHTS A crime victim has the following rights: (1) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. (2) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused offender. (3) The right to be notified of court proceedings. (4) The right to be present at all public court proceedings related
to the offense unless the court (5) The right to confer with attorney for the Government in the case. (6) The right to restitution. (7) The right to information about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment,
and release of the The goal of the Federal Victim-Witness Program is to ensure that victims and witnesses of federal crimes are treated fairly, that their privacy is respected, and that they are treated with dignity and respect. The Victim-Witness Assistance Unit is committed to helping victims and witnesses of crime while they are involved with the federal criminal justice system. The staff can assist by answering questions about the federal prosecutorial process, provide information about crime victim compensation claims, court hearings, case status, and victim impact statements. Staff may also provide referrals to social service agencies, accompany victims/witnesses to court, and assist with the travel and lodging arrangements for out-of-district witnesses. How to Contact Us: Victim Witness Unit For additional resources available to victims of crime, visit our list of national links. |
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This section was last updated on July 29, 2004 |
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