Victim's Rights Article
Victim's Bill of Rights
Under the Arizona Constitution, Article 2, Sec. 2.1, victims are:
- to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity;
- to be informed, upon request, when the accused/convicted person is released/escaped
- to be present at and to be informed of all criminal proceedings where the defendant has the right to be present;
- to be informed of victim's constitutional rights;
- to be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest release decision, a negotiated plea, and sentencing;
- to a speedy trial and prompt and final conclusion of the case;
- to refuse an interview request by the defendant, the defendant's attorney;
- to confer with the prosecution;
- to read pre-sentence reports when they are available to the defendant;
- to ensure the protection of victim's rights;
- to receive prompt restitution;
- to be heard at any proceeding when any post-conviction release is being considered.
The Crime Victim's Rights for adult offenses can be found at A.R.S. sections 13-4401 to 4439
The Crime Victim's Rights for juvenile offenses can be found at A.R.S. sections 8-381 to 421
If you would like more information about Victim's Rights or you think your rights have been violated, you can contact the Arizona Office of the Attorney General Victim's Rights Enforcement Officer online .
Comments:
On 8/9/07
janette said
I am victim , I want to know if I need a legal representation every time we go to court, my husband back home, but he has an atorney.
I do not want to go by own in the next trial, what do you recomend
thanks
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About 2 months ago, I trusted my car to someone I thought was a friend because they claimed to need transportation to their job. I have not seen my car since and this person broke off all communication. I have no idea where either this person or my car are. The police will not help because I gave this person the keys. They say it's a civil matter and to file a suit. How can a suit be filed if the whereabouts of the person are unknown. I need to know what my options are and want this person held accountable for stealing my car.
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This involves both civil and criminal. Can not seem to get help. Need help for law suit against ex for bank fraud an forgery. Also ex trying to get child support after 17yrs of keeping me away through a corrupt court, which Judge an others were disbarred. Also my Miranda rights were violated. Would need to explain more and request for law suit against ex, and to clear name and clear all back child support, NEED Help PLEASE! What am I to do?
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I was on the highway when a vehicle rear ended me. Highpatrol exchange insurance information and never gave the driver a citation. I had to get medically treated and my car is not safe and messed up. When i filled a claim with my insurance company they said they couldnt do anything because the driver that hit me was not insured and the information he gave the officer was not valid. What can i do, i am hurt and my car is not safe to drive.
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Myfather was murdered and I was told that since Iam family and they have made an arrest andlet him go am I allowed to see case files?
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If you win a worksmans comp.case can you still sue the owner? And if you can how long do you have to file?
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I was charged with an OUI. My first offense of any crime. I blew a .179, can I qualify for work release?
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I am being accused of a crime I didn't commit I gave my statement to police. They stated they didn't believe I did the crime. Now two detectives want me to go to police station for same matter. I want to find legal representation to come with me for free or really cheap. I need to know my rights. Some police like to twist your words and to railroad people.
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Is it possible to sue a financial estate guardian because they did not let family know where a disabled veteran was and it caused him to be mistreated.
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My teenage daughter and I were both arrest for domestic violence and both of us were prosecuted. Same case yet we were both identified as defendants which very effectively eliminated any accountability especially by the courts to address "Victim's Rights" at all. The words "dominate aggressor" does not exist , at least not in the statues in AZ. So my question is: How do the courts justify this? Is this ethical? Every justification so far has been absolutely absurd. Have you thought this through at all? Obviously: no victim, double fees, more income, more DV programs as Dual arrests increase
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I checked my credit rating and found out that someone used my ssn and name to purchase a house in Phoenix Arizonia. What do I do? WHre to I go to confrim this information is true?
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