As a victim of crime, you may be entitled to:
Information about:
- protection
- financial assistance and social services, including the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
- address and telephone number confidentiality¹
- closed Preliminary Hearing or use of closed-circuit television if you were the victim of a sexual offense
- separate waiting area during court proceedings
- the right to remain in the courtroom during a criminal trial or proceeding
Assistance with:
- obtaining protection
- obtaining property held by law enforcement agencies
- intercession services with your employer
- obtaining advanced notice of court hearings²
- receiving the services of an interpreter
- preparing a Victim Impact Statement
- seeking restitution
Notification of:
- changes in court date²
- changes in the status of the defendant, if he/she is being held in a jail or a correctional facility³
- the opportunity to prepare a written Victim Impact Statement prior to sentencing of a defendant
As a witness to a crime, you may be entitled to:
Information about:
- protection
- address and telephone number confidentiality
- a separate waiting area during court proceedings
Assistance with:
- obtaining protection
- receiving intercession services with your employer
- receiving the services of an interpreter
