Victim-Witness Assistance Program

VICTIM SERVICES

Pursuant to the Crime Victims' Rights Act, found at Title 18 U.S.C. § 3771, victims have the following rights:

1. The right to be reasonably protected from the accused;
2. The 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;
3. The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding;
4. The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding;
5. The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case;
6. The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law;
7. The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay;
8. The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy;
9. The right to be informed in a timely manner of any plea bargain or deferred prosecution agreement; and
10. The right to be informed of the rights under this section and the services described in section 503(c) of the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. § 20141 (c)) and provided contact information for the Office of the Victims' Rights Ombudsman of the Department of Justice

WITNESS SERVICES

If you have been notified that you are required to appear as a witness for the Government in a legal proceeding being handled by this office, the Victim and Witness Assistance team will make arrangements for your travel and lodging. Please contact us for more specific information.